Paul K. Hegarty
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Paul K. Hegarty is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical techniques for bladder cancer, with a particular focus on minimally invasive approaches. His major contributions include pioneering research on port-site hernias following laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as documented in his highly cited 2010 study on bladeless radially expanding trocars (11 citations). Hegarty is perhaps best known for his leadership in the CORAL trial, a landmark prospective randomized controlled trial comparing open, robotic, and laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. This three-arm study, published in 2013, provided critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of robotic and laparoscopic approaches versus traditional open surgery, helping to shape modern surgical practice. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Hegarty has been instrumental in demonstrating that minimally invasive techniques can achieve comparable oncologic outcomes while potentially reducing recovery times. His work has been cited extensively in the urologic literature, reflecting its impact on surgical decision-making. Hegarty continues to practice at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin, where he remains a leading voice in the evolution of bladder cancer surgery.
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