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About
Francesco De Cobelli is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work is redefining surgical precision and outcomes in prostate and kidney cancer. His primary research areas include radioguided surgery, robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), and functional recovery after urologic oncology procedures. De Cobelli has been instrumental in advancing prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radioguided surgery, demonstrating in a prospective phase II study (94 citations) that this technique can accurately detect lymph node invasion during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, potentially sparing patients unnecessary extended dissections. He also identified levator ani thickness as a key predictor of early urinary continence recovery after RARP, a finding that has reshaped preoperative counseling and surgical planning. His work extends to kidney cancer, where he developed a preoperative risk calculator for nephron-sparing surgery completion. De Cobelli’s contributions are marked by a commitment to translating innovative imaging and surgical technologies into measurable improvements in cancer control and quality of life, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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