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Total Citations

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About

Yasin Folkvaljon is a prominent researcher in urological oncology, with a primary focus on prostate cancer treatment outcomes. His work centers on comparing the long-term adverse effects and postoperative complications of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) versus traditional retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP). Through nationwide, population-based studies leveraging the National Prostate Cancer Register of Sweden, Folkvaljon has made pivotal contributions to understanding the safety profiles of these surgical approaches. His most cited paper (23 citations) investigates long-term adverse effects after RARP and RRP, providing crucial data on patient quality of life. Another key study (16 citations) assesses 90-day postoperative mortality, demonstrating no significant difference between the techniques. He has also explored specific complications such as small bowel obstruction and abdominal pain following robotic surgery (11 citations). By utilizing large-scale registry data, Folkvaljon’s research offers robust, real-world evidence that directly informs clinical decision-making and patient counseling. His work is essential for surgeons and patients weighing the risks and benefits of modern prostate cancer treatments, solidifying his reputation as a key contributor to evidence-based urological practice.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Long‐term adverse effects after retropubic and robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy. Nationwide, population‐based study
23 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: Uppsala University Hospital, Regional Research Council in Uppsala-Örebro Region

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