Curtis Phelan
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Curtis Phelan is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on refining surgical outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, with a particular emphasis on functional recovery and continence. His key research areas include the standardization of postoperative definitions, surgical technique optimization, and patient-reported outcomes in prostate cancer care. Phelan’s major contribution lies in his critical examination of how varying definitions of urinary continence dramatically affect reported success rates, as demonstrated in his landmark 2024 study of 1,000 robot-assisted procedures. This work, which has already garnered early citations, underscores the urgent need for internationally agreed-upon definitions to enable meaningful comparisons across institutions and improve clinical decision-making. By highlighting the variability in baseline characteristics and assessment methods, Phelan has advanced the conversation toward more rigorous, reproducible research standards. His efforts are shaping how surgeons evaluate and communicate functional outcomes, ultimately benefiting patient counseling and quality of life. With a growing citation footprint and a focus on methodological clarity, Phelan is establishing himself as a thoughtful voice in evidence-based urologic oncology.
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