Arnaud Marien
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240
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About
Arnaud Marien is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of advanced prostate cancer diagnostics and cutting-edge robotic surgery. His most impactful contribution comes from a landmark 2014 study on Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Transrectal Ultrasound (MRI-TRUS) image-fusion biopsies. With 225 citations, this work demonstrated that fusion biopsies could accurately characterize the index tumor in prostate cancer, correlating findings with step-sectioned radical prostatectomy specimens in 135 patients—a pivotal step toward improving diagnostic precision and treatment planning. Beyond diagnostics, Marien has pushed the boundaries of robotic surgery. He contributed to a pioneering report on robotic Level 3 cava thrombectomy, a technically demanding procedure for removing tumor thrombus from the inferior vena cava. His experimental work includes robotic transmural ablation of bladder tumors using high-intensity focused ultrasound and the robotic implantation of a biodegradable regenerative urinary conduit seeded with smooth muscle cells. These studies, though early-stage, showcase his commitment to developing less invasive, regenerative solutions for urologic conditions. Marien’s work bridges the gap between imaging innovation and surgical robotics, making him a key figure in the evolution of precision urologic care.
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- 2V7-02 ROBOTIC LEVEL 3 CAVA THROMBECTOMY7 citations · 2014
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