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Total Citations
525
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About
D. E. Sutherland is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic prostate surgery. His primary research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer through minimally invasive techniques. Sutherland’s major contributions include validating the feasibility of robot-assisted simple prostatectomy for severe BPH, a procedure detailed in his highly cited 2011 study (86 citations). He also led a landmark multi-institutional analysis of perioperative outcomes for robotic and laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, which has garnered 197 citations, establishing best practices for large prostates. In prostate cancer, Sutherland conducted a phase II randomized clinical trial on posterior rhabdosphincter reconstruction during robotic radical prostatectomy (76 citations), aiming to improve early urinary continence. His work also addresses critical postoperative issues, such as bladder neck contractures from Hem-o-Lok clips and changes in penile length after surgery. With over 500 total citations across his most-cited papers, Sutherland’s research has directly shaped surgical techniques and patient counseling, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic urologic surgery.
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- 2Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy for Severe Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia86 citations · 2011
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