Papers
5
Total Citations
179
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About
M. Goldstraw is a leading urological surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted surgical techniques for the treatment of bladder and prostate cancers. His major contributions center on refining minimally invasive procedures to improve patient outcomes. Notably, he pioneered the robot-assisted intracorporeal pyramid neobladder reconstruction, a complex technique described in his most cited work (70 citations), which demonstrated favorable operative metrics and functional outcomes for bladder cancer patients. Goldstraw also conducted a pivotal comparative analysis of open versus intracorporeal robotic radical cystectomy (43 citations), finding no significant differences in recurrence patterns or oncological outcomes—a key finding supporting the adoption of robotic approaches. His earlier work on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (32 and 28 citations) addressed implementation challenges and helped establish the technique’s feasibility in the UK, while his investigation into erectile function preservation (6 citations) further highlighted the potential benefits of robotic surgery. Through these contributions, Goldstraw has significantly shaped the evidence base for robotic urological oncology, demonstrating that advanced technology can be safely integrated into clinical practice without compromising oncological efficacy.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot‐assisted intracorporeal pyramid neobladder70 citations · 2015
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- 3Overcoming the challenges of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy32 citations · 2011
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