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Total Citations
838
H-Index
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About
Rui Farinha is a leading urologic robotic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive surgery. His research centers on the adoption and optimization of novel robotic platforms, with a particular focus on the Hugo™ Robot-Assisted Surgery system as a potential contender to the established da Vinci platform. Farinha’s major contributions include pioneering the surgical setup and feasibility of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and sacropexy using the Hugo system, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2022 papers (137 and 42 citations, respectively). He has also advanced the field through comparative evidence between robotic platforms, with a 2023 study garnering 60 citations. Beyond platform evaluation, Farinha integrates cutting-edge technology, such as deep learning for augmented reality in robotic renal surgery (69 citations), and has contributed to surgical training through a randomized trial on proficiency-based progression (36 citations). His work on selective suturing in partial nephrectomy and international consensus-building further underscores his impact. With over 500 cumulative citations, Farinha is a pivotal figure driving innovation, accessibility, and evidence-based practice in robotic urologic surgery.
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- 2Potential Contenders for the Leadership in Robotic Surgery89 citations · 2021
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