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About
Neil Oakley is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving functional outcomes for men undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for localized prostate cancer. His major contributions center on the NeuroSAFE technique, a real-time frozen section analysis that allows surgeons to safely spare the neurovascular bundles during prostate removal, thereby preserving erectile function and urinary continence. Oakley led the landmark NeuroSAFE PROOF trial—a multicentre, patient-blinded, phase 3 randomized controlled trial published in 2025 (39 citations)—which demonstrated that NeuroSAFE-guided RARP significantly improves postoperative potency and early continence recovery compared to standard surgery. He has also advanced preoperative imaging, showing that negative multiparametric MRI can reliably rule out extra-prostatic extension (30 citations), helping to avoid unnecessary nerve resection. Additionally, his multicentre study on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (29 citations) and work on bladder neck sparing techniques reflect his broader commitment to optimizing oncological control while minimizing morbidity. With over 150 citations across his most influential papers, Oakley’s research directly shapes surgical practice, offering men with prostate cancer a better chance at preserving quality of life after curative treatment.
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- 5Bladder neck sparing in radical prostatectomy17 citations · 2013
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