Matthias May

Barmherzige Brüder Klinikum St. Elisabeth in Straubing

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Dr. Matthias May is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). His primary research areas include the prevention and risk stratification of lymphocele formation—a common and potentially severe postoperative complication. Dr. May’s major contributions include pioneering the use of a peritoneal flap technique to reduce lymphocele incidence, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2020 study (29 citations), which provided the first prospective data on this approach. He also identified key predictive factors for symptomatic lymphocele, such as high BMI, aggressive tumor characteristics, and prolonged console time, in a 2021 study (19 citations). These findings have directly informed surgical practice and patient counseling. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 50 for these two landmark papers alone, Dr. May’s work is widely recognized for its clinical relevance. His research is essential reading for urologists and trainees seeking to minimize complications and enhance recovery in prostate cancer surgery.