Papers
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Total Citations
133
H-Index
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About
Giancarlo Albo is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on refining robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers, with an emphasis on nerve-sparing techniques and oncologic precision. His most impactful work, a 2017 study cited 58 times, introduced a novel statistical tool to predict extracapsular extension (ECE) of prostate cancer, enabling surgeons to tailor the degree of nerve sparing during radical prostatectomy—a critical advancement for preserving postoperative sexual function without compromising cancer control. Albo has also contributed to the debate on live surgical education (29 citations) and published on the learning curve for bed assistants during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, underscoring his commitment to surgical training and safety. His recent work compares robot-assisted partial nephrectomy with percutaneous microwave ablation for small renal masses, demonstrating ongoing innovation in minimally invasive oncology. With additional studies on extended pelvic lymph node dissection and Gleason score concordance, Albo’s research bridges technical standardization and personalized surgical decision-making. His cumulative work, spanning over a decade, has earned more than 130 citations, establishing him as a key voice in robotic urology.
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- 2Live surgery: highly educational or harmful?29 citations · 2017
- 3[Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: surgical technique].12 citations · 2010
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- 7ecancermedicalscience5 citations · 2016
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