Ester Illiano
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About
Dr. Ester Illiano is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical techniques for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and improving quality of life after radical cystectomy. Her major contributions lie in high-quality, prospective, randomized trials comparing minimally invasive approaches. Her most cited work, a 2019 study with 57 citations, provides pivotal evidence comparing robot-assisted to laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for high-stage POP, directly informing surgical decision-making. She further advanced this field with a 2017 randomized controlled trial detailing the technical nuances between these two laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Illiano has also made significant strides in post-cystectomy care, as demonstrated by her 2022 prospective randomized study on early self-clean intermittent catheterization in orthotopic ileal neobladder patients. This work, which evaluates functional outcomes, continence, and urinary tract infections, directly addresses critical factors affecting patient quality of life and body image after bladder cancer surgery. Through rigorous clinical trials, Dr. Illiano’s research provides the evidence base for optimizing surgical outcomes and postoperative management in complex urologic conditions.
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