Corinna Wittmer
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Corinna Wittmer is a leading figure in urological pathology, best known for her transformative work on nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Her research centers on improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer patients by balancing oncologic control with functional preservation. Wittmer’s most impactful contribution is the development and validation of the Neurovascular Structure-adjacent Frozen-section Examination (NeuroSAFE) technique. In a landmark 2012 study encompassing over 11,000 consecutive patients—cited more than 280 times—she demonstrated that NeuroSAFE significantly increases the rate of nerve-sparing surgery while reducing positive surgical margins in both open and robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures. This work has directly influenced surgical practice worldwide, enabling more men to retain erectile function without compromising cancer clearance. Beyond this, her research has advanced intraoperative pathology protocols and standardized frozen-section analysis in prostate cancer surgery. Wittmer’s achievements underscore the critical role of pathologist-surgeon collaboration in refining precision oncology, making her a pivotal contributor to the field of urologic oncology and surgical pathology.
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