Luigi Candela
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About
Luigi Candela is a urological researcher whose work centers on improving functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), particularly in the management of postoperative urinary incontinence. His major contributions include leading a randomized clinical trial assessing the combined efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and duloxetine for urinary continence recovery—a study that has already garnered 9 citations since its 2023 publication. Candela has also conducted a systematic review of non-surgical interventions to enhance continence after RARP, synthesizing evidence to guide clinical practice. Beyond prostate cancer survivorship, his research extends to neurogenic mixed urinary incontinence, where he explored a novel surgical approach combining totally intracorporeal robot-assisted cystectomy with artificial urinary sphincter implantation. Demonstrating technical versatility, Candela has also contributed to laser lithotripsy research, comparing ablation rates of Ho:YAG, p-Tm:YAG, and thulium fiber lasers using a standardized robotic setup in a 2025 study. His work consistently bridges surgical innovation with patient-reported quality of life, making him a valuable voice in functional urology and minimally invasive surgery.
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- 3In vitro ablation rates of Ho:YAG, p-Tm:YAG and TFL lasers3 citations · 2025
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