Mads Hvid Poulsen

Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark

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Mads Hvid Poulsen is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing the diagnosis and treatment of high-risk and recurrent prostate cancer. His major contributions include the first prospective study on dual-time-point 18F-FDG-PET/CT imaging for preoperative staging in high-risk prostate cancer patients, demonstrating that delayed image acquisition after 3 hours can improve detection of malignant lesions. This proof-of-concept work, cited 6 times, laid important groundwork for optimizing metabolic imaging in aggressive disease. Perhaps most significantly, Poulsen led the introduction of salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in Denmark—a landmark achievement that established the nation’s first curative treatment option for men with recurrent prostate cancer after radiation therapy. His initial pilot study (3 citations) documented the feasibility and safety of this technically demanding procedure, filling a critical therapeutic gap. Beyond these contributions, Poulsen’s research portfolio reflects a commitment to translating innovative surgical and imaging strategies into clinical practice, directly improving outcomes for patients with the most challenging prostate cancer presentations. His work exemplifies how focused clinical research can transform national treatment paradigms.