Ljiljana Vlatkovic
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About
Ljiljana Vlatkovic is a leading researcher in prostate cancer imaging and surgical oncology, whose work has fundamentally advanced the precision of tumor characterization and treatment planning. Her landmark 2014 study on Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Transrectal Ultrasound image-fusion biopsies, cited over 225 times, demonstrated that these targeted biopsies accurately characterize the index tumor when correlated with step-sectioned radical prostatectomy specimens—a critical contribution that has helped refine biopsy protocols and reduce under-sampling of clinically significant cancers. Vlatkovic has also made pivotal contributions to the use of routine pelvic MRI for detecting extraprostatic tumor extension, establishing its accuracy and clinical value in staging locally advanced prostate cancer. Her research extends into surgical outcomes, including controlled studies of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in high-risk patients, where she has evaluated operative and short-term postoperative events. Notably, she has explored multimodal imaging comparisons, such as dynamic 18F-fluciclovine PET versus dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, providing insights into complementary diagnostic information. Through her work, Vlatkovic has directly influenced clinical decision-making, improving the detection, staging, and management of prostate cancer, and her studies remain essential references for urologists, radiologists, and oncologists worldwide.
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