Alison Champagne
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About
Alison Champagne is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has focused on refining surgical outcomes and patient quality of life following robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) for prostate cancer. Her research spans key areas including surgical complications, oncologic control, and functional recovery. She led a landmark double-blind, randomized trial (32 citations) demonstrating that hyperbaric oxygenation therapy can help preserve erectile function after nerve-sparing RALP, offering a novel approach to penile rehabilitation. Her influential 2010 study (41 citations) established that prior abdominal surgery does not increase complication rates in RALP, providing reassurance for patient selection. Champagne also investigated biochemical recurrence rates relative to surgical margin status (28 citations), helping to refine prognostic counseling. Her work on the impact of resident involvement on long-term outcomes (15 citations) and the role of heparin prophylaxis in reducing venous thromboembolism (15 citations) have informed perioperative protocols. By addressing both technical and quality-of-life endpoints, Champagne’s research has helped shape modern, patient-centered approaches to robotic prostate surgery.
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