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2,608
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About
Antonio Galfano is a pioneering urological surgeon and researcher whose career has been defined by his transformative contributions to minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery, particularly robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Working at the intersection of surgical innovation and oncological outcomes, Galfano has fundamentally shaped how urologists worldwide approach the treatment of prostate cancer. His most celebrated achievement is the development and refinement of the Retzius-sparing approach to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy — a novel anatomic technique designed to preserve the periprostatic neural network and maximize early recovery of urinary continence. Introduced in a landmark 2010 feasibility study (309 citations) and later validated through long-term follow-up data (266 citations), this technique has since become a globally recognized surgical paradigm. His earlier systematic review comparing prostatectomy approaches (2009, over 1,000 citations) established a foundational evidence base that continues to guide clinical decision-making worldwide. Beyond technical innovation, Galfano has rigorously studied the learning curve, patient selection factors such as prostate volume, and comparative outcomes, ensuring his techniques are accessible to surgeons across three continents. His cumulative body of work — spanning surgical feasibility, anatomical description, and multinational validation — has collectively garnered nearly 2,000 citations, cementing his status as a defining voice in modern robotic urology.
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- 7Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Robotic Prostatectomy45 citations · 2020
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