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Dr. Ilias Cagiannos is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and surgical oncology. His primary research focuses on optimizing surgical techniques to improve oncologic and functional outcomes for prostate cancer patients, with a particular emphasis on nerve preservation and minimizing collateral damage during surgery. His most cited work, "The association between nerve sparing and a positive surgical margin during radical prostatectomy" (65 citations), critically examines the delicate balance between preserving erectile function and achieving complete cancer removal. Dr. Cagiannos has also made notable contributions to understanding the prognostic significance of capsular incision into tumor (37 citations) and pioneered the use of ice-cold irrigation during vascular pedicle control to reduce thermal nerve injury (26 citations). Beyond technique, he has been instrumental in demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic surgery implementation, showing improved transfusion rates and perioperative outcomes even across multiple surgeon learning curves (13 citations). His work on age-stratified perioperative mortality (8 citations) and long-term outcomes from multi-surgeon robotic programs (7 citations) provides crucial data for patient counseling and surgical decision-making. Additionally, his quality improvement initiative using video education for post-operative counseling (6 citations) highlights his commitment to enhancing patient care beyond the operating room.