Talal Al‐Qaoud
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montreal Children's Hospital
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About
Talal Al‐Qaoud is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving surgical outcomes in minimally invasive urology, particularly robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures. His major contributions include pioneering a novel uroflow stop test to predict early urinary continence recovery after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). In his 2013 pilot study (29 citations), he demonstrated that the ability to voluntarily stop urinary flow at catheter removal strongly correlates with faster continence return—a simple, objective tool that helps clinicians counsel patients and tailor postoperative care. Al‐Qaoud also advanced laparoscopic pyeloplasty techniques, reporting initial success with 3D vision laparoscopy and articulating shears (22 citations), enhancing precision in reconstructive kidney surgery. His work bridges practical bedside assessment with technological innovation, directly impacting patient quality of life after cancer surgery. With these contributions, Al‐Qaoud has established himself as a researcher focused on measurable, patient-centered outcomes in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery.
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