Papers
32
Total Citations
443
H-Index
13
About
Alessio Pecoraro is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the cutting edge of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on kidney transplantation, partial nephrectomy, and radical prostatectomy. Based at the University of Florence, Pecoraro has played a central role in codifying and advancing robotic surgical techniques, most notably robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT), a field where his institution has emerged as a European leader. His landmark publications document the University of Florence's evolving RAKT program across eight years of European experience, offering rigorous prospective comparisons between robotic and open kidney transplantation from both living and deceased donors. His systematic reviews, conducted in collaboration with the European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologists working group, have helped establish evidence-based benchmarks for surgical learning curves and resection strategies in robotic partial nephrectomy. With over 300 cumulative citations across his top ten papers, Pecoraro's research is shaping clinical practice internationally. His innovative use of hyperaccuracy three-dimensional virtual models for complex surgical planning further reflects a commitment to precision medicine, making his work essential reading for surgeons and researchers navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of robotic urology.
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Top Papers
- 1Resection Techniques During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review56 citations · 2023
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- 4Robotic kidney transplantation27 citations · 2024
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- 7Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation: The 8-year European Experience25 citations · 2025
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