Edward M. Schaeffer
Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Northwestern University
Papers
10
Total Citations
487
H-Index
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About
Edward M. Schaeffer is a leading urologic oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the surgical management of prostate cancer. His work centers on refining radical prostatectomy techniques to maximize oncologic control while preserving patients' quality of life. Dr. Schaeffer’s landmark 2011 study, cited over 230 times, provided a critical, long-term analysis of cancer control and functional outcomes following radical prostatectomy, establishing benchmarks for surgical success. He is particularly renowned for pioneering the "high anterior release of the levator fascia," a technique detailed in his 2008 paper (118 citations) that significantly improves postoperative sexual function by protecting the cavernous nerves. His comparative effectiveness research, including a 2013 study on open versus minimally-invasive surgery for high-risk prostate cancer, has guided treatment decisions for complex cases. Dr. Schaeffer’s contributions extend to perioperative care, with a 20-year institutional analysis of morbidity and discharge trends. He has also led the design of the PARTIAL trial, a prospective, multi-centered randomized controlled trial investigating pelvic fascia-sparing techniques. Through his innovative surgical approaches and rigorous outcomes research, Dr. Schaeffer has directly improved the lives of countless men facing prostate cancer.
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- 5The Case for Open Radical Prostatectomy19 citations · 2010
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- 9Radical Prostatectomy5 citations · 2013
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