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About
Francesca Montanaro is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher at the forefront of robotic surgery innovation, specializing in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and partial nephrectomy. Her landmark work includes the COMPAR-P trial, which provided the first granular head-to-head comparison of the DaVinci Xi and Hugo RAS platforms during radical prostatectomy, analyzing timing, malfunctions, complications, and user satisfaction across 100 consecutive cases (36 citations). She has also conducted pivotal research comparing transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal approaches to robotic partial nephrectomy, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes like mobilization, bowel function, and pain management (14 citations). Montanaro’s systematic reviews and meta-analyses comparing DaVinci and Hugo RAS platforms have become essential references in the field. She has demonstrated the feasibility of mirrored port placement for the Hugo RAS system and led the first multicenter study evaluating Tetrafecta achievement in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy using this novel platform. Her work on prognostic factors in high-risk prostate cancer and the validation of the Briganti nomogram has advanced risk stratification in surgical oncology. With over 100 cumulative citations and rapidly growing influence, Montanaro is shaping the next generation of evidence-based robotic surgery.
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