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Tom Leslie is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer patients, particularly through innovative techniques in radical prostatectomy. His key research areas include bladder neck preservation, focal therapy, and molecular imaging for intraoperative guidance. Leslie’s most cited paper, a systematic review on positive surgical margins after bladder neck sparing radical prostatectomy (49 citations), critically evaluates the trade-off between continence recovery and oncological safety, providing essential guidance for surgical practice. He also led the RAFT trial (20 citations), which investigates robotic surgery outcomes after focal therapy, addressing the growing need for salvage treatment strategies in recurrent prostate cancer. In a groundbreaking first-in-man study (18 citations), Leslie demonstrated the use of a PSMA-targeted minibody conjugated to a near-infrared fluorophore for real-time intraoperative fluorescence guidance during radical prostatectomy, a significant step toward personalized, image-guided surgery. His work bridges the gap between advanced imaging and surgical precision, with potential to reduce positive margins and improve patient outcomes. Leslie’s contributions are shaping the future of prostate cancer surgery, combining technological innovation with rigorous clinical evaluation.