Agostino Tuccio
University of Florence, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Papers
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Total Citations
494
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About
Agostino Tuccio is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery for kidney cancer, transplantation, and bladder reconstruction. His major contributions include developing and refining tumor enucleation techniques—particularly the endoscopic robot-assisted simple enucleation (ERASE) method for renal cell carcinoma—which prioritize maximal nephron preservation without compromising oncologic safety. His landmark 2018 study on the tumor–parenchyma interface (53 citations) provided critical histopathological evidence supporting the oncologic validity of robotic enucleation. Tuccio also led the creation of the Florence robotic intracorporeal neobladder (FloRIN), a novel reconstruction strategy developed under the rigorous IDEAL framework (37 citations). In transplantation, his prospective study comparing robotic versus open kidney transplantation from deceased donors (35 citations) demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the minimally invasive approach. His work on three-dimensional virtual models for partial nephrectomy (32 citations) showcases his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into surgical planning. With multiple papers exceeding 30 citations, Tuccio has established himself as a leader in robotic urologic oncology, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in minimally invasive surgery.
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