M. Eric Hyndman

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M. Eric Hyndman is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer patients, with a particular focus on nerve-sparing techniques, surgical margin status, and minimally invasive approaches. His most influential study, published in 2013, demonstrated that the quality of nerve sparing during radical prostatectomy significantly impacts urinary outcomes—a finding that has shaped surgical practice and earned 46 citations. Hyndman also led a comparative histopathologic study examining positive surgical margins across robotic-assisted, open retropubic, and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, providing critical insights into how surgical approach affects margin rates. Additionally, his work comparing extraperitoneal and transperitoneal pelvic lymph node dissection during minimally invasive radical prostatectomy helped clarify the feasibility and oncologic adequacy of different surgical templates. With over 80 cumulative citations across his key publications, Hyndman’s research bridges the gap between surgical technique and patient quality of life, offering evidence-based guidance for urologists striving to optimize cancer control while preserving function. His contributions remain essential reading for surgeons and trainees in urologic oncology.

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1. 1
   Urinary Outcomes Are Significantly Affected by Nerve Sparing Quality During Radical Prostatectomy

   46 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Characteristics of positive surgical margins in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, open retropubic radical prostatectomy, and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a comparative histopathologic study from a single academic center

   28 citations · 2011
3. 3
   Comparison of Extraperitoneal and Transperitoneal Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy

   10 citations · 2011

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