Alexandre Cavalcante
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Alexandre Cavalcante is a distinguished urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing the surgical management of prostate cancer, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques and lymph node dissection. His major contributions lie in refining the indications and technical execution of extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Through his highly cited 2019 review, Cavalcante synthesized the evidence on when ePLND is most beneficial—emphasizing its role in accurate staging and guiding adjuvant therapy—while also detailing the surgical steps to maximize yield and minimize complications. This work has helped standardize practice for urologists navigating the complex decision-making around lymph node management in high-risk prostate cancer patients. Though early in his citation trajectory, his scholarship addresses a critical gap in robotic urologic oncology, bridging preoperative risk stratification with intraoperative technique. Cavalcante’s research continues to shape how surgeons balance oncologic necessity with surgical precision, making him a rising voice in the field of minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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