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About
Dr. Kelly Monahan is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Her research centers on optimizing surgical technique to improve functional outcomes, particularly urinary continence, while maintaining rigorous oncologic control. Dr. Monahan’s major contributions include pioneering the bladder neck plication stitch, a novel technique that significantly accelerates continence recovery, and developing a graded approach to bladder neck preservation that balances cancer clearance with quality of life. She has also provided critical insights into rare but serious complications, such as rectal injury during RARP, and demonstrated the predictive value of preoperative pelvic MRI anatomy for post-surgical continence. Her landmark studies, including those on rectal injury management (67 citations) and MRI-based continence prediction (34 citations), have shaped clinical practice worldwide. With several highly cited papers from 2011-2015, Dr. Monahan’s work continues to guide surgeons in refining their technique, ultimately helping thousands of men achieve better functional outcomes after prostate cancer surgery.
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