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Total Citations
1,249
H-Index
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About
Carlo C. Passerotti is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose career has been defined by advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for children and adolescents. His research sits at the intersection of pediatric urology and surgical innovation, with a particular focus on applying robotic technology to complex reconstructive procedures that were once exclusively performed as open surgeries. Passerotti's most influential contributions span a broad range of pediatric urological conditions, including vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, urinary stone disease, and continent urinary diversion. His 2011 case-matched study on robotic ureteral reimplantation (179 citations) and his landmark analysis of long-term pyeloplasty outcomes (154 citations) established critical evidence validating robotic approaches as safe, effective alternatives to traditional open surgery in young patients. His work on robotic Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy and partial nephrectomy further expanded the frontier of what is surgically achievable through minimally invasive means in children. Beyond clinical outcomes, Passerotti investigated learning curves, complication patterns, and even patient perceptions of surgical scarring, demonstrating a holistic commitment to improving the patient experience. With over 950 cumulative citations across his most recognized works, his contributions have meaningfully shaped modern pediatric urology and helped establish robotic surgery as a standard of care for young patients worldwide.
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- 3Early Results of Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Lithotomy in Adolescents108 citations · 2007
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- 9Laparoscopic Reoperative Pediatric Pyeloplasty with Robotic Assistance57 citations · 2007
- 10Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy: Description of Technique54 citations · 2008