Papers
18
Total Citations
259
H-Index
6
About
Sanchia S. Goonewardene is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and practice of robotic and salvage surgery for urological cancers, particularly prostate and renal malignancies. Her research spans surgical oncology, minimally invasive techniques, and perioperative care, with a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes through technological innovation. Goonewardene's most impactful contribution is her leadership in multicenter research on salvage radical prostatectomy for recurrent prostate cancer. Her 2019 study comparing open versus robotic approaches has garnered 91 citations, establishing crucial evidence that robotic techniques can meaningfully improve functional outcomes and reduce morbidity in this challenging patient population. A complementary 2021 multicenter retrospective study further refined understanding of contemporary oncological outcomes, accumulating 42 citations. Beyond salvage prostatectomy, she has contributed meaningfully to preoperative pelvic floor exercise protocols (38 citations), robotic renal salvage surgery classification, and bladder cancer management. Her early advocacy for day-case robotic prostatectomy and dual-console surgical training reflects a broader commitment to healthcare efficiency and surgical education. Collectively, her portfolio demonstrates a researcher dedicated to pushing the boundaries of urological oncology through rigorous, clinically impactful scholarship.
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- 3A systematic review of PFE pre-prostatectomy38 citations · 2018
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- 8Radical Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Daycase Procedure4 citations · 2014
- 9Management of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer4 citations · 2019
- 10Robotic Surgery for Renal Cancer4 citations · 2022