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About
Steven Joniau is a prominent urological surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of prostate cancer. Based at a leading European academic center, his research focuses on radical prostatectomy techniques, salvage surgery for recurrent prostate cancer, and post-operative functional recovery — particularly urinary continence outcomes. Joniau's most influential contributions include pioneering investigations into pelvic floor muscle training protocols surrounding radical prostatectomy, with his 2013 randomized controlled trial (103 citations) demonstrating the significant benefit of preoperative rehabilitation. His comparative studies of open versus robot-assisted radical prostatectomy have helped shape modern surgical decision-making, earning nearly 90 citations. Perhaps most distinctively, he has emerged as an international authority on salvage radical prostatectomy — a technically demanding procedure for recurrent disease — leading major multicenter studies (91 and 42 citations) that have redefined expectations for functional and oncological outcomes in this challenging setting. Beyond surgical technique, Joniau has contributed to staging optimization through MRI-based risk classification and developed validated predictive models for post-operative incontinence. With consistent output across high-impact journals and collaborative international series, his work has meaningfully improved both the science and practice of prostate cancer surgery for patients worldwide.
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- 6Results of surgery for high-risk prostate cancer28 citations · 2013
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- 10Open and robotic radical prostatectomy25 citations · 2018