Kevin Bigelow

About

Kevin Bigelow is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the technique and outcomes of robotic prostatectomy. His research centers on the precise surgical anatomy of the male pelvis, with a specific focus on preserving urinary continence and erectile function following radical prostatectomy. Bigelow’s major contributions include the development and validation of the "anatomic restoration technique," a novel modification that preserves the puboprostatic collar and restores the continence mechanism. His seminal 2007 paper on this technique has garnered 165 citations, establishing it as a cornerstone in the field. Complementing this, his 2006 study on puboprostatic collar preservation and puboperineoplasty, with 102 citations, provided the anatomic basis and early outcomes for achieving rapid urinary control. Bigelow’s collaborative work on neuroanatomic mapping for nerve-sparing surgery further underscores his commitment to functional preservation. Through these innovations, he has helped shift the paradigm of robotic prostatectomy from mere cancer control to a procedure that prioritizes patients’ postoperative quality of life, making him a highly influential figure in urologic oncology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Anatomic Restoration Technique of Continence Mechanism and Preservation of Puboprostatic Collar: A Novel Modification to Achieve Early Urinary Continence in Men Undergoing Robotic Prostatectomy

   165 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Preservation of the Puboprostatic Collar and Puboperineoplasty for Early Recovery of Urinary Continence after Robotic Prostatectomy: Anatomic Basis and Preliminary Outcomes

   102 citations · 2006
3. 3
   1155: Neuroanatomic Maps for Nerve Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy: A Study Describing the Importance of the Neurovascular Plate and its Relationship to the Steps of Surgery

   2 citations · 2006

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