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About
Jillian Egan is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of prostate and kidney cancer surgery. Her primary research focuses on optimizing functional outcomes—particularly urinary continence and quality of life—without sacrificing oncologic efficacy. Egan is best known for championing the Retzius-sparing approach to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Her landmark 2020 paper, cited over 100 times, demonstrated that this technique leads to durable improvements in urinary function compared to standard surgery, providing a compelling step-by-step guide for surgeons. She further validated these findings in a 2024 long-term outcomes study, confirming superior urinary quality of life without compromising cancer control. Beyond prostate surgery, Egan has made significant contributions to complex kidney cancer management, investigating the impact of prior surgical footprints on outcomes in reoperative partial nephrectomy. Her work challenges the historical preference for open surgery in these challenging cases, advancing the role of minimally invasive robotics. With over 170 citations across her most influential works, Egan is a leading voice in functional urologic oncology, dedicated to refining surgical techniques that prioritize the patient’s long-term well-being.
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- 2Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Robotic Prostatectomy45 citations · 2020
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