Pilar Laguna

Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Istanbul Medipol University

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Pilar Laguna is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive treatments for urological cancers. Her research focuses on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as innovative ablative therapies for prostate and kidney cancer. She is a pioneer in evaluating irreversible electroporation (IRE) for localized prostate cancer, a non-thermal ablation technique that aims to reduce side effects while maintaining oncological control. Her landmark multicenter, randomized, single-blind study on IRE, published in the *Journal of Urology*, assessed adverse events and quality of life outcomes, providing critical evidence for this emerging technology. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index exceeding 40, her work has garnered thousands of citations, shaping clinical guidelines worldwide. Dr. Laguna has also contributed foundational texts on laparoscopic pelvic surgery, including her early work "Laparoskopische Beckenchirurgie." Her dedication to rigorous clinical trials and patient-centered outcomes has established her as a key opinion leader in urologic oncology, mentoring the next generation of surgeons in the pursuit of safer, more effective cancer treatments.