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Clarissa Wittler is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes for prostate cancer patients, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Her major contributions lie in identifying and mitigating factors that affect urinary continence and perioperative outcomes. In her highly cited 2020 study (18 citations), she analyzed how adverse patient characteristics influence outcomes in both open and robot-assisted prostatectomy, providing critical guidance for surgical decision-making. Wittler’s landmark 2022 work (18 citations) demonstrated that full functional-length urethral sphincter preservation combined with neurovascular bundle preservation significantly improves long-term continence rates, establishing a new standard for nerve-sparing techniques. Her 2023 investigation (8 citations) further clarified the impact of patient age on continence recovery, offering valuable prognostic information for older patients. Through these studies, Wittler has advanced personalized surgical approaches that enhance quality of life after prostate cancer treatment, making her a respected voice in urologic oncology and a key contributor to evidence-based refinements in robotic prostate surgery.