Nathalie Cathala
Papers
12
Total Citations
191
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About
Dr. Nathalie Cathala is a leading urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. Her work centers on the evolution and optimization of minimally invasive techniques, from laparoscopy to robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on improving oncologic and functional outcomes. Dr. Cathala’s major contributions include pioneering comparative studies on prostate cancer detection, where her 2019 work comparing micro-ultrasound biopsies to robotic fusion biopsies (52 citations) has helped refine diagnostic accuracy. She has also been instrumental in defining “trifecta” outcomes for nephron-sparing surgery and in systematically evaluating perioperative complications across open, laparoscopic, and robotic cystectomy approaches (20 and 13 citations). Notably, her 2023 randomized clinical trial on pelvic floor muscle training and duloxetine for post-prostatectomy urinary continence (9 citations) directly addresses a critical quality-of-life issue. Through her high-volume center experience and systematic reviews, Dr. Cathala has provided the evidence base guiding the safe, effective transition from laparoscopic to robotic urologic surgery, establishing benchmarks for cancer control, complication reduction, and functional recovery.
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