Chiara Cini
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219
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About
Dr. Chiara Cini is a leading pediatric urologist whose research has revolutionized minimally invasive surgical approaches for congenital urological conditions in children. Her work centers on robot-assisted laparoscopic techniques, particularly for uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), vesico-ureteral reflux, and primary obstructive megaureter. Dr. Cini’s most impactful contribution is her 2019 study on robot-assisted versus laparoscopic pyeloplasty for UPJO (67 citations), which established technical considerations and superior outcomes for the robotic approach. Her systematic review on robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (42 citations) further solidified this technique as a gold standard, while her multicentric international survey on extravesical ureteral reimplantation (35 citations) demonstrated the global applicability of robotic surgery for reflux. Dr. Cini has also pioneered investigations into optimizing postoperative care, including questioning the necessity of drainage after robotic upper urinary tract reconstruction (19 citations), and exploring the influence of body weight on surgical outcomes (26 citations). Notably, she reported the first case of robot-assisted nephron-sparing surgery for cystic nephroma in a child (7 citations), showcasing her innovative spirit. With over 200 cumulative citations, Dr. Cini’s work continues to shape pediatric urology, offering safer, less invasive options for young patients.
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- 2Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children: a systematic review42 citations · 2020
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