S Appukutty
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S Appukutty is a urological surgeon whose research focuses on the management of rare and complex prostatic neoplasms, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Their major contribution lies in elucidating the clinical behavior and optimal treatment strategies for prostatic stromal tumours of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP), a rare entity with unpredictable progression and no established management consensus. In their most cited work, Appukutty reported the medium-term oncological and functional outcomes of two STUMP cases treated with robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, providing critical evidence that this minimally invasive approach can achieve favorable results for this challenging tumour. This study, cited 3 times, serves as a valuable reference for clinicians encountering this uncommon diagnosis. Appukutty’s work bridges a gap in urological oncology by demonstrating that robotic surgery offers a viable, safe option for STUMP, contributing to the broader understanding of how to manage rare prostate tumours with precision and favorable patient outcomes.
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