Sergey Shikanov
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Total Citations
1,233
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About
Sergey Shikanov is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) outcomes. With a focus on surgical oncology and functional recovery in prostate cancer treatment, Shikanov has made significant contributions to optimizing robotic surgical techniques and predicting patient outcomes across diverse populations. His most celebrated research examines how patient-specific factors — including obesity, advanced age, prostate weight, and high-grade disease — influence surgical and functional results after RARP. His 2008 study on overweight and obese patients (185 citations) and his 2010 investigation into elderly patients (142 citations) provided clinicians with critical, validated data for surgical planning and patient counseling. His multi-institutional analysis of positive surgical margins across 8,418 procedures (149 citations) remains a landmark reference for understanding biochemical recurrence risk. Beyond oncologic outcomes, Shikanov championed the "trifecta" framework — evaluating continence, potency, and cancer control simultaneously — reflecting his commitment to quality of life alongside cure. His longitudinal work tracking improvements across 700 consecutive RARPs further demonstrated that surgical experience meaningfully enhances patient outcomes. Collectively accumulating nearly 1,000 citations, Shikanov's body of work represents an essential foundation for modern robotic prostate surgery.
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- 6Trifecta Outcomes After Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy100 citations · 2009
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