John William Yaxley

Associate Professor John William Yaxley is a prominent urological researcher at the University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. With over 100 journal articles, 50+ conference papers, and book chapters to his name, his work has significantly impacted prostate cancer management practices. His research primarily focuses on advanced imaging techniques, surgical innovations, and clinical decision-making in prostate cancer care.

Yaxley's research interests center on prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment, with particular expertise in PSMA PET/CT imaging applications, robotic prostatectomy techniques (including retzius-sparing approaches), and prostate cancer management economics. His work has established important connections between imaging findings and pathological outcomes, helping refine prostate cancer staging and treatment protocols. He has led numerous clinical trials evaluating novel approaches to prostate cancer management, including prostate embolization for BPH and advanced imaging techniques for cancer detection.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving prostate cancer care through evidence-based approaches. Recent work has explored the cost-effectiveness of different biopsy approaches, the role of PSMA PET/CT in cancer staging, and the financial burden of prostate cancer treatment on patients. Yaxley frequently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and internationally to advance prostate cancer research.

As an Associate Professor, Yaxley has mentored numerous researchers who have become significant contributors to urological research, including William Yaxley, Sheliyan Raveenthiran, and Matthew J. Roberts. His work has helped shape clinical guidelines for prostate cancer management in Australia and beyond, particularly in the areas of imaging protocols and surgical techniques.