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About
Dion Forstner is a surgical researcher whose work spans two compelling and clinically significant domains: treatment decision-making in localised prostate cancer and robotic surgery for head and neck oncology. His most influential contribution, a 2019 qualitative study examining how men navigate the choice between robotic prostatectomy and radiotherapy (21 citations), revealed critical gaps in decision support for patients facing one of oncology's most preference-sensitive treatment dilemmas. This work laid the groundwork for the PREPaRE study, a mixed-methods investigation into the informational and emotional needs of men with localised prostate cancer, and a subsequent 2021 study demonstrating that structured combined clinics can meaningfully reduce decisional conflict while improving patient satisfaction. Forstner has also established himself as a leading voice in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, contributing both a decade-spanning outcomes review and a technical appraisal of the specialised surgical skills required to optimise oncological and functional results. Together, his body of work reflects a dual commitment to patient-centred care and surgical innovation, offering insights that resonate with clinicians, patients, and health systems grappling with complex treatment choices.
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