Natascha Goemaere

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Natascha Goemaere is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes in prostate cancer treatment, with a particular focus on nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Her landmark study, "NeuroSAFE in radical prostatectomy increases the rate of nerve-sparing surgery without affecting oncological outcome" (2022, 40 citations), represents a pivotal contribution to the field. This research demonstrated that intra-operative neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen-section examination (NeuroSAFE) significantly enhances the rate of nerve-sparing surgery while maintaining excellent oncological control—a critical balance for preserving patients' quality of life. By analyzing a large radical prostatectomy cohort, Goemaere provided robust evidence that this technique can safely expand nerve-sparing indications, reducing postoperative erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence without compromising cancer clearance. Her work has helped establish NeuroSAFE as a valuable intraoperative tool, influencing surgical protocols in major urology centers. Goemaere's research bridges the gap between oncological radicality and functional preservation, addressing one of the most challenging dilemmas in prostate cancer surgery. Her contributions continue to shape best practices, offering men undergoing prostatectomy a better chance at maintaining their quality of life after treatment.