Manuel Saavedra Centeno

Dr. Manuel Saavedra Centeno

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 October 2025 in Cancers
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EAEduardo Albers Acosta
Eduardo Albers Acosta
LMLira Pelari Mici
Lira Pelari Mici
CGCarlos Márquez Güemez
Carlos Márquez Güemez
CBClara Velasco Balanza
Clara Velasco Balanza
MCManuel Saavedra Centeno
Manuel Saavedra Centeno
LMLuis Alberto San José Manso
Luis Alberto San José Manso
Background/Objectives: Bladder cancer is characterized by high recurrence and progression rates, posing a challenge to current diagnostic and treatment strategies. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging technologies, including novel PET tracers, AI-assisted cystoscopy, theragnostics, and molecular biomarkers. Methods: We performed a narrative review of the recent literature focusing on innovations in imaging, AI, theragnostics, and biomarker research relevant to bladder cancer diagnosis and management. Results: Several novel PET tracers, such as 68Ga-PSMA and fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI), demonstrated potential in improving detection sensitivity. AI-enhanced cystoscopy has shown promise in real-time lesion detection, while theragnostic agents enable combined diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Advances in molecular biomarkers, including circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) and gene expression signatures, offer new avenues for patient stratification and monitoring. Conclusions: Integration of advanced imaging, AI, theragnostics, and biomarker analysis may transform bladder cancer management, supporting personalized and more effective care strategies.

24 November 2025 in Cancers
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CQCRISTINA QUICIOS
CRISTINA QUICIOS
ARAna Sánchez Ramírez
Ana Sánchez Ramírez
MPMarta Pérez Pérez
Marta Pérez Pérez
MCManuel Saavedra Centeno
Manuel Saavedra Centeno
LMLira Pelari Mici
Lira Pelari Mici
LMLuis Alberto San José Manso
Luis Alberto San José Manso
Background/Objectives: Prostate cancer is the most prevalent malignancy in men and remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Conventional imaging modalities exhibit limited sensitivity, particularly in the context of disease recurrence and advanced disease. Methods: A narrative review was conducted of studies published between 2015 and 2025, identified through PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane. Eligible publications addressed advanced imaging techniques, PSMA-targeted diagnostics and therapies, radiogenomics, liquid biopsy approaches, and artificial intelligence applications and personalized medicine. Preclinical studies, single case reports, and conference abstracts without full text were excluded. Results: PSMA PET/CT outperforms conventional imaging for detection, and restaging, influencing clinical management across disease stages. Lutetium-177–PSMA-617 has become the standard radioligand therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, whereas alpha-emitting agents remain under clinical investigation. Radiogenomics and liquid biopsy assays (ctDNA, CTCs, AR-V7) provide complementary molecular insights. Artificial intelligence enhances imaging interpretations, standardization, and reproducibility, while multimodal data integration supports individualized risk stratification. Integrative models combining imaging, genomic, and liquid biopsy data pave the way toward precision oncology and personalized therapeutic decision-making. Conclusions: Advances in imaging and theragnostics are reshaping prostate cancer management, bridging the gap between molecular biology and clinical practice to enable precision oncology.

5 November 2025 in Preprints.org
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CQCRISTINA QUICIOS
CRISTINA QUICIOS
CBClara Velasco Balanza
Clara Velasco Balanza
ARAna Sánchez Ramírez
Ana Sánchez Ramírez
MPMarta Pérez Pérez
Marta Pérez Pérez
MCManuel Saavedra Centeno
Manuel Saavedra Centeno
LMLuis Alberto San José Manso
Luis Alberto San José Manso
Background/Objectives: Prostate cancer is the most prevalent malignancy in men and remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Conventional imaging modalities exhibit limited sensitivity, particularly in the context of disease recurrence and advanced disease. Methods: A narrative review was conducted of studies published between 2015 and 2025, identified through PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane. Eligible publications addressed advanced imaging techniques, PSMA-targeted diagnostics and therapies, radiogenomics, liquid biopsy approaches, and artificial intelligence applica-tions and personalized medicine. Preclinical studies, single case reports, and conference abstracts without full text were excluded. Results: PSMA PET/CT outperforms conven-tional imaging for detection, and restaging, influencing clinical management across disease stages. Lutetium-177–PSMA-617 has become the standard radioligand therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, whereas alpha-emitting agents remain under clinical investigation. Radiogenomics and liquid biopsy assays (ctDNA, CTCs, AR-V7) provide complementary molecular insights. Artificial intelligence enhances imaging interpretations, standardization, and reproducibility, while multimodal data integration supports individualized risk stratification. Integrative models combining imaging, genomic, and liquid biopsy data pave the way toward precision oncology and personalized therapeutic decision-making. Conclusions: Advances in imaging and theragnostics are reshaping prostate cancer management, bridging the gap between molecular biology and clinical practice to enable precision oncology.

19 May 2025 in Neuroradiology
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CFCláudia Fernandes
Cláudia Fernandes
VVVanessa Viegas
Vanessa Viegas
MCManuel Saavedra Centeno
Manuel Saavedra Centeno
JVJavier Casado Varela
Javier Casado Varela
ASAna Sánchez
Ana Sánchez
LLLuis López- Fando Lavalle
Luis López- Fando Lavalle

11 April 2025 in Complications
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MCManuel Saavedra Centeno
Manuel Saavedra Centeno
HHHermosa Hermosa
Hermosa Hermosa
CGClara Sánchez Guerrero
Clara Sánchez Guerrero
ARAna Sánchez Ramírez
Ana Sánchez Ramírez
CBClara Velasco Balanza
Clara Velasco Balanza
LLLuis López- Fando Lavalle
Luis López- Fando Lavalle
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent condition worldwide with detrimental effects on patients’ quality of life. Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC) has emerged as the gold standard for managing complex and high-grade POP. While anatomical and subjective outcomes have been extensively documented, the management of its associated complications, particularly urinary incontinence, remains challenging. This study evaluates the strategies implemented to address complications arising from LSC, focusing on urinary incontinence. A retrospective multicenter study analyzed 325 patients who underwent LSC using lightweight macroporous Surelift Uplift mesh between 2011 and 2019. Data on perioperative and long-term complications, with emphasis on urinary incontinence management, were extracted from participating centers. Among them, the incidence of new-onset stress urinary incontinence (SUI) postoperatively was 12.9%. A total of 21 patients required further treatment for urinary symptoms, including mid-urethral sling (MUS) procedures in 5.5% and botulinum toxin injections for overactive bladder (OAB) in 0.9%. The findings underscore the importance of proactive and tailored management strategies for urinary incontinence following LSC. While the procedure demonstrates low complication rates and high anatomical success, urinary symptoms require vigilant monitoring and intervention in a two-step procedure for stress incontinence, if needed.

8 January 2026 in Complications
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MCManuel Saavedra Centeno
Manuel Saavedra Centeno
EAEduardo Albers Acosta
Eduardo Albers Acosta
CBClara Velasco Balanza
Clara Velasco Balanza
LMLira Pelari Mici
Lira Pelari Mici
CMCarlos Marquez
Carlos Marquez
LMLuis Alberto San José Manso
Luis Alberto San José Manso
Robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (R-RPLND) represents an evolution in the surgical management of testicular germ cell tumors, offering reduced morbidity compared with open approaches. However, this procedure remains technically challenging, particularly after chemotherapy, due to dense fibrosis and distortion of the retroperitoneal anatomy. We report a case of an unrecognized intraoperative thermal injury causing a partial transection of the proximal ureter presenting postoperatively as a urinary fistula following R-RPLND for residual mass resection, along with a focused review of the contemporary literature on procedure-related complications. A review of large series highlights severe complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III) occurring in 6–12% of cases, with ureteral injuries occurring in up to 6%, often identified after surgery. This case underscores the importance of meticulous dissection, awareness of altered anatomy, and prompt intervention when unexpected events arise during R-RPLND.