Teemu J. Murtola
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About
Teemu J. Murtola is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing surgical techniques for prostate cancer treatment, particularly through minimally invasive approaches like robot-assisted and 3D laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. His major contributions include pioneering the preservation of the endopelvic fascia during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP), a technique shown in his randomized clinical trial (12 citations) to significantly improve postoperative urinary continence and sexual function. He has also conducted rigorous comparative studies, including a randomized controlled trial (6 citations) demonstrating that 3D laparoscopic prostatectomy offers comparable 12-month functional and oncological outcomes to RALP at lower cost, and a prospective analysis of his own learning curve (8 citations) that helps establish benchmarks for surgeons adopting this technique. His work on using urine color as a non-invasive indicator for anastomotic leakage (2 citations) further showcases his commitment to improving patient recovery. With multiple studies published in high-impact journals, Murtola’s research provides critical evidence for optimizing surgical outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing quality of life for prostate cancer patients, making him a key figure in the evolution of modern urologic surgery.
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- 43D laparoscopic prostatectomy: results of multicentre study5 citations · 2022
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