Alvaro Bazo

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Alvaro Bazo is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on optimizing outcomes in prostate cancer surgery, particularly through the lens of biopsy technique and its downstream effects. His most cited study, "Effect of transperineal template prostate biopsy on perioperative and functional outcomes following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy" (2021), directly compared transperineal template (TTP) versus transrectal (TR) biopsy in 280 patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). This work demonstrated that the biopsy approach can significantly influence surgical and functional results, offering critical guidance for preoperative planning. With 2 citations, this paper has already informed clinical discussions around reducing complications and improving continence recovery. Bazo’s contributions sit at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery and precision oncology, highlighting how procedural choices—from diagnosis to treatment—shape patient quality of life. His research is particularly valuable for urology trainees and surgeons seeking evidence-based strategies to refine RARP outcomes. By bridging biopsy methodology with surgical performance, Bazo underscores the importance of a holistic, patient-centered approach in prostate cancer care.