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Dr. Massimiliano Poggio is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery and robotic innovation. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, intracorporeal urinary diversion, and the emerging field of robot-assisted ureteroscopy. Dr. Poggio’s landmark 2012 randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, cited over 250 times, provided critical evidence for the functional and oncologic benefits of robotic approaches, helping to shape modern surgical standards. He has further advanced the field with his work on robot-assisted radical cystectomy with total intracorporeal Y neobladder, demonstrating excellent postoperative outcomes and urodynamic findings. Most recently, Dr. Poggio has been at the forefront of micro-robotic surgery, reporting the first clinical experience with the Ily® Robot—a wireless, remotely controlled ureteroscope holder—in 2023. This work signals a new era in precision endourology. With a career spanning from early laparoscopic techniques (e.g., Millin prostatectomy) to cutting-edge robotic platforms, Dr. Poggio’s contributions continue to drive the evolution of urologic surgery toward greater precision and patient recovery.