Alexandra Peyser
New York Hospital Queens, NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University
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About
Dr. Alexandra Peyser is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the understanding and practice of nerve-sparing techniques in robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). Her primary research focuses on optimizing functional outcomes—specifically the early return of urinary continence—after prostate cancer surgery. Dr. Peyser’s most influential contribution is her development of a risk-stratified, graded nerve-sparing approach, which she demonstrated in her landmark 2012 paper (124 citations) significantly improves early continence recovery without compromising oncologic control. She further refined these techniques in subsequent work (46 citations), emphasizing athermal, traction-free dissection. Her innovative spirit is evident in her exploration of total anatomic reconstruction augmented with dynamic detrusor cuff trigonoplasty and suprapubic tube placement, achieving promising early continence rates. By systematically evaluating and codifying surgical strategies to promote rapid continence recovery, Dr. Peyser has provided a practical, evidence-based framework that directly enhances the quality of life for thousands of men undergoing robotic prostatectomy each year. Her work remains essential reading for any surgeon seeking to master the delicate balance between cancer cure and functional preservation.
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