Francesco Porpiglia
University of Turin, Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Humanitas Gavazzeni, European Association of Urology, Department of Medical Sciences, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, University of Verona, Candiolo Cancer Institute, Rogers (United States)
Papers
145
Total Citations
4,718
H-Index
40
About
Francesco Porpiglia is a pioneering urological surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the integration of cutting-edge technology into urological oncology, particularly in the surgical management of prostate and kidney cancers. Based at one of Italy's leading urology centers, Porpiglia has become an internationally recognized authority in robot-assisted surgery, having amassed over 1,200 citations across his most impactful studies alone. His most celebrated contributions include the development and clinical validation of 3D-printed surgical models for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy, and the pioneering application of augmented-reality and hyperaccuracy 3D reconstruction technology to improve intraoperative precision and capsular involvement detection. His systematic reviews on Retzius-sparing prostatectomy and robotic nephrectomy techniques have shaped global surgical practice by synthesizing comparative outcomes across thousands of patients. Porpiglia has also embraced emerging digital frontiers, contributing influential work on artificial intelligence and machine learning in prostate cancer management. Notably, his research captured a defining moment in medical education by documenting the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology residents' surgical training. His body of work reflects a career dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological innovation and rigorous evidence-based surgery.
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- 4Slowdown of urology residents’ learning curve during the COVID‐19 emergency130 citations · 2020
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- 6Contemporary Techniques of Prostate Dissection for Robot-assisted Prostatectomy124 citations · 2020
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