Gedske Daugaard

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Gedske Daugaard is a leading authority in the field of testicular cancer and germ cell tumour research, with a career dedicated to improving outcomes for young men facing these malignancies. Her major contributions centre on refining the surgical management of non-seminomatous germ cell tumours, particularly through post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND). Her systematic review on the oncological outcomes and complications of this complex surgery, which has garnered 14 citations, remains a cornerstone for clinicians navigating residual retroperitoneal masses. Daugaard’s work has been instrumental in defining best practices for balancing curative resection with minimising long-term morbidity, a critical concern given the young age of most patients. Beyond this, she has been a key figure in international consensus efforts, shaping treatment guidelines that integrate surgical expertise with chemotherapy protocols. Her research has profoundly influenced how multidisciplinary teams approach testicular cancer, ensuring that survivors benefit from both high cure rates and preserved quality of life. For any student or researcher delving into genitourinary oncology, Daugaard’s legacy offers a masterclass in evidence-based, patient-centred surgical oncology.