Maurice M. Garcia
University of California, San Francisco, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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About
Maurice M. Garcia is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work spans urologic oncology, reconstructive surgery, and transgender medicine. His most influential contributions focus on improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer patients and advancing gender-affirming surgical techniques. In a landmark 2016 study, Garcia conducted a randomized trial evaluating an intraoperative autologous retropubic urethral sling during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, demonstrating a novel approach to accelerate urinary continence recovery—a critical quality-of-life concern for prostate cancer survivors. More recently, Garcia has emerged as a leader in gender-affirming surgery, developing innovative techniques such as the tubularized urachus-peritoneal hinge flap for revision vaginoplasty (2022). This work, cited nearly 20 times, offers an alternative to traditional peritoneal vaginoplasty methods by utilizing a single-pedicled flap, reducing surgical complexity while maintaining excellent functional outcomes. With over 40 citations across his most notable publications, Garcia’s research bridges the gap between oncologic necessity and reconstructive innovation, directly impacting patient-centered care. His contributions have established him as a key figure in both robotic urologic surgery and transgender surgical care, advancing techniques that prioritize recovery, function, and quality of life.
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