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About
Roger Valdivieso is a leading figure in robotic urologic surgery, with a focused expertise in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and its impact on patient outcomes. His major contributions center on defining predictors of early functional recovery, particularly continence, and systematically evaluating the safety and efficiency of the da Vinci surgical system. Valdivieso’s landmark study on early continence predictors after RARP (78 citations) provided critical data for improving patient quality of life, while his comprehensive analysis of 722 RARP cases (30 citations) remains the largest Canadian experience, establishing benchmarks for oncological and functional success. He also advanced surgical education by detailing operative time benchmarks for individual procedural steps (22 citations) and publishing a two-part technical guide on patient preparation and surgical technique. His work on error reporting from the da Vinci system (37 citations) enhanced understanding of robotic malfunctions in a multispecialty setting. With a career dedicated to refining robotic techniques and documenting real-world outcomes, Valdivieso has shaped best practices in minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery, making his research essential for trainees and surgeons seeking to optimize both surgical precision and patient recovery.
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- 7Practice makes progress: Assessing our robotic skills4 citations · 2013
- 8Vesicourethral Anastomosis: Putting It Back Together2 citations · 2016