Philippa Cheetham
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Garden City Community College
Papers
6
Total Citations
179
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Philippa Cheetham is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the surgical management of prostate cancer, particularly through the refinement of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Her research focuses on optimizing patient outcomes by improving surgical techniques and postoperative recovery. Dr. Cheetham has made pivotal contributions to understanding the factors that influence urinary continence and potency after prostatectomy, as demonstrated in her highly cited studies on predictors of early continence and penile rehabilitation protocols. Her work comparing lymph node yields between robot-assisted and open surgery (58 citations) has helped establish RARP as a standard for accurate cancer staging. Additionally, she has pioneered the use of innovative technologies, such as the flexible carbon dioxide laser for precise neurovascular bundle dissection, to preserve erectile function. With over 100 cumulative citations across her key papers, Dr. Cheetham’s research has directly shaped modern surgical practice, offering men with prostate cancer better functional outcomes and quality of life. Her dedication to evidence-based surgical innovation continues to influence urologists worldwide.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Predictors of early urinary continence after robotic prostatectomy.45 citations · 2010
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