L. Maccatrozzo
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About
L. Maccatrozzo is a urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer, particularly through the integration of novel imaging technologies. Their most impactful work, "Robot-assisted nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy using near-infrared fluorescence technology and indocyanine green" (40 citations), demonstrates a key contribution: pioneering the use of indocyanine green (ICG) with near-infrared (NIR) imaging during robotic radical prostatectomy. This technique enhances intraoperative visualization, potentially improving nerve-sparing outcomes and preserving erectile function—a critical quality-of-life concern for patients. Maccatrozzo’s research also explores the human factors in robotic surgery, as seen in their study on the bedside assistant’s experience during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (7 citations). By showing that the assistant’s skill level significantly impacts perioperative and clinical outcomes, this work challenges the assumption that only the console surgeon’s expertise matters, highlighting the importance of team dynamics in surgical success. Together, these contributions advance both the technical precision and collaborative practice of robotic urologic oncology, with the fluorescence study in particular offering a practical tool for improving surgical results.
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