Greta Pettenuzzo
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, University of Verona
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About
Dr. Greta Pettenuzzo is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping minimally invasive oncology, particularly for complex and high-risk patient populations. Her primary research focuses on advancing single-port robotic-assisted surgery for renal and prostate cancers, with a special emphasis on optimizing outcomes for elderly and medically fragile patients. Dr. Pettenuzzo’s most impactful contribution is her landmark 2025 study comparing retroperitoneal single-port versus transperitoneal multiport robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in patients with “highly hostile abdomens”—those with extensive prior surgeries or adhesions. This work, which has already garnered 12 citations, demonstrated that the single-port approach offers superior perioperative and functional outcomes in these challenging cases, establishing a new benchmark for surgical decision-making. She has also pioneered the use of the Da Vinci single-port platform for radical prostatectomy in seniors, showing that age alone should not preclude patients from receiving advanced robotic care. With her innovative techniques and patient-centered focus, Dr. Pettenuzzo is driving a paradigm shift toward less invasive, more tailored surgical solutions for the most vulnerable patients.
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