Y Castillo Avila

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Y. Castillo Avila is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on the surgical management of prostate cancer, particularly through robotic-assisted techniques. Their most cited study, "Lymph node-positive prostate cancer after robotic prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymphadenectomy" (2017), has garnered 6 citations and represents a key contribution to the field. This work examines outcomes for patients with lymph node involvement following robotic prostatectomy combined with extended pelvic lymphadenectomy, a procedure that improves staging accuracy and may influence treatment decisions. Castillo Avila’s research addresses the critical intersection of surgical precision and oncologic control, highlighting the importance of thorough lymph node dissection in high-risk prostate cancer cases. By documenting outcomes in this specific patient population, they provide valuable data for clinicians navigating the complexities of node-positive disease. Their findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting extended lymphadenectomy in robotic surgery, offering insights that can help refine surgical protocols and improve patient prognostication. Castillo Avila’s work is particularly relevant for urologists and surgical oncologists seeking to optimize outcomes in advanced prostate cancer.