Alexandra Chang
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5
Total Citations
274
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About
Alexandra Chang is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving functional outcomes after radical prostatectomy, particularly urinary continence and sexual potency. Her most influential contributions center on redefining postoperative continence and developing innovative techniques to accelerate recovery. In her landmark 2010 study (154 citations), Chang challenged conventional definitions of continence by demonstrating that pad-free status—not the use of a security pad—is the true benchmark for patient-reported quality of life. She pioneered the use of regional hypothermia during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), showing in multiple studies (64 and 32 citations) that cooling the pelvis reduces inflammatory nerve and tissue damage, leading to faster return of continence and potency. Chang also developed a simple, clinically practical method to predict when individual patients will regain pad-free continence after catheter removal (22 citations). Her work has directly influenced surgical protocols and patient counseling, helping thousands of men set realistic expectations and achieve better postoperative quality of life. A sought-after educator and innovator, Chang continues to refine nerve-sparing and tissue-preserving techniques in robotic urologic oncology.
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- 2Hypothermic Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Impact on Continence64 citations · 2009
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