Clara Holthusen
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Clara Holthusen is a clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology and neuropsychology, with a primary focus on the cognitive outcomes of patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. Her most cited study, a prospective observational single-center investigation, directly compared cognitive function following robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy versus open retropubic radical prostatectomy. This 2020 paper, with 16 citations, provided early, critical evidence that surgical approach may differentially impact postoperative cognition—a largely overlooked dimension of recovery in urologic oncology. By rigorously applying neuropsychological testing to a surgical population, Holthusen helped pioneer a patient-centered research agenda that moves beyond traditional metrics like continence and potency. Her work challenges the field to consider the brain as a key organ in the perioperative pathway, highlighting the potential for minimally invasive techniques to mitigate cognitive decline. Though early in her career, Holthusen’s focused contributions have already carved a niche at the intersection of surgery, anesthesia, and cognitive science, making her a notable voice in the evolving discourse on quality of life after cancer treatment.
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