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About
Geoffrey D. Coughlin is a pioneering urological surgeon and clinical researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of surgical approaches to prostate cancer. Best known for leading a landmark randomised controlled phase 3 trial comparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy with open radical retropubic prostatectomy, his research has garnered over 1,150 citations across its early and 24-month outcome publications alone — making it among the most influential comparative studies in urological surgery. This rigorous work provided the high-quality evidence base the field had long needed to evaluate robotic surgery's true clinical value. Beyond this defining contribution, Coughlin has advanced the practical implementation of robotic surgery, authoring influential guidance on launching successful robotic programs and refining nerve-sparing techniques. His more recent work explores the integration of cutting-edge imaging — particularly PSMA PET — into nomogram-based prediction of pelvic lymph-node metastases, bridging surgical decision-making with modern molecular imaging. He has also investigated salvage robotic prostatectomy after radiation failure and extended robotic pelvic resections for complex malignancies, demonstrating a career defined by both technical innovation and commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred urological oncology.
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- 5Launching a Successful Robotic Surgery Program53 citations · 2008
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