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About
Naif Alhathal is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for localized prostate cancer. Based primarily in Canada, he has been a pioneering figure in establishing and refining robotic prostatectomy programs, most notably reporting the largest Canadian single-surgeon RARP experience from Quebec. His research has concentrated on optimizing functional and oncological outcomes following prostate cancer surgery, with a particular focus on urinary continence recovery and erectile function restoration. Among his most influential contributions is his investigation of predictors of early urinary continence following RARP, his most-cited work with 78 citations, which has meaningfully guided perioperative counseling and surgical technique. He also introduced the novel uroflow stop test as a predictor of post-surgical continence recovery, an innovative and practical clinical tool. His prospective Canadian cohort studies, examining over 700 patients, have provided valuable real-world data on long-term functional and oncological outcomes. Alhathal's research spans additional urological areas, including renal vascular imaging and surgical feasibility in complex cases. Collectively, his publications have helped establish evidence-based benchmarks for robotic prostatectomy within the Canadian healthcare landscape and beyond.
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- 10Computed tomography angiogram: Accuracy in renal surgery3 citations · 2008