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Total Citations
371
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About
Marco Amato is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery, surgical training, and outcomes in urologic oncology. His major contributions include pioneering proficiency-based progression (PBP) training for robotic skills, demonstrating through a randomized clinical trial that PBP leads to superior surgical performance compared to traditional methods. He has also developed and validated novel assessment tools for robotic suturing and knot tying using chicken anastomotic models, enhancing objective skill evaluation. Amato’s clinical impact is evidenced by his work on selective suturing techniques in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and early catheter removal after radical prostatectomy, improving patient recovery. His research on new imaging technologies for robotic kidney cancer surgery and simplified nephrometry scoring systems has refined surgical planning and long-term outcomes. With over 300 citations across his most-cited papers, including a highly influential review on potential contenders in robotic surgery (89 citations), Amato is recognized as a key figure in shaping the future of urologic robotic surgery. He also contributes to global surgical education through surveys on residency training, advocating for standardized simulation programs.
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- 1Potential Contenders for the Leadership in Robotic Surgery89 citations · 2021
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- 7New imaging technologies for robotic kidney cancer surgery18 citations · 2022
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