Andrea Ponsiglione
University of Naples Federico II, Federico II University Hospital
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About
Andrea Ponsiglione is a clinician-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of urologic oncology and advanced radiological imaging, with a particular focus on improving functional outcomes for prostate cancer patients. Her most impactful contribution to date is a 2024 study investigating how prostate-gland asymmetry—as visualized on preoperative MRI—affects continence recovery following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). This work, which has already garnered 7 citations, provides actionable insights for surgical planning by demonstrating that patients with small, asymmetrical prostates face distinct challenges in regaining urinary control at 3 and 12 months post-surgery. Ponsiglione’s research directly addresses a critical quality-of-life concern for men undergoing prostate cancer treatment, bridging the gap between imaging biomarkers and surgical outcomes. Beyond this, she has contributed to the characterization of rare mesenchymal neoplasms, co-authoring a case report on a solitary fibrous tumour of the pelvis in an 18-year-old male—a finding that underscores her diagnostic acumen in correlating CT and MRI features with pathology. Her growing citation record reflects a career dedicated to precision in surgical oncology and the nuanced interpretation of pelvic imaging.
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