Rafael Sanchez‐Salas
Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Délégation Paris 5, Université Paris Cité, McGill University
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Total Citations
1,373
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About
Rafael Sanchez-Salas is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of prostate cancer, particularly through the adoption and refinement of robotic-assisted techniques. His research spans the full spectrum of prostate cancer care, from optimizing surgical training and perioperative recovery to pioneering salvage procedures for recurrent disease. A landmark contribution is his leadership in developing a standardized robotic surgery training curriculum, a consensus statement that has shaped how surgeons worldwide are credentialed (178 citations). He has also been instrumental in defining Enhanced Recovery pathways for robot-assisted radical cystectomy, improving patient outcomes after major surgery. Sanchez-Salas is renowned for his work on salvage radical prostatectomy, demonstrating that robotic approaches can significantly reduce morbidity and improve functional outcomes for men with recurrent prostate cancer after failed primary therapy (91 citations). His large, multi-institutional analyses comparing robotic and laparoscopic simple prostatectomy (197 citations) and evaluating focal therapy outcomes have provided critical evidence for personalized treatment decisions. With over 1,000 citations across his most influential works, Sanchez-Salas continues to shape the future of minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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