Fernando J. Bianco

George Washington University, Research Network (United States), Columbia University

Papers

Total Citations

112

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About

Fernando J. Bianco is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has centered on improving functional outcomes after radical prostatectomy, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgical techniques and postoperative urinary continence. His major contributions include pioneering the evaluation of posterior rhabdosphincter reconstruction during robotic radical prostatectomy, a technique designed to accelerate the return of urinary control. His phase II randomized clinical trial on this method, published in 2011, has accumulated 76 citations and provided early evidence supporting the procedure’s efficacy. Bianco also led a phase 4, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study investigating solifenacin succinate for post-prostatectomy incontinence, which garnered 33 citations and addressed the role of bladder dysfunction in recovery. Beyond these trials, he has authored forward-looking perspectives on the evolution of robotic prostatectomy, discussing its present capabilities and future potential. His work has helped shape evidence-based practices in urologic oncology, directly impacting patient quality of life after surgery. Bianco’s research remains influential for clinicians and researchers seeking to refine surgical and pharmacological strategies for continence preservation.