Nicola Fossati
Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, ORSI Academy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele University of Rome, European Association of Urology, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, University of Trieste, Ospedale regionale di Lugano
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1,308
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About
Nicola Fossati is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and complex urologic conditions. His major contributions include landmark comparative studies demonstrating that robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy and holmium laser enucleation are equally effective for large-volume prostates, with over 99 citations. Fossati has also profoundly shaped our understanding of the learning curve in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, showing how surgeon experience directly reduces positive surgical margins and improves biochemical recurrence rates—a finding cited nearly 100 times. His research on preoperative biomarkers, particularly the Prostate Health Index (PHI) and p2PSA isoforms, has enabled more accurate prediction of pathologic outcomes in prostate cancer patients. Fossati’s work extends to ureteral strictures, partial nephrectomy for complex tumors, and the safety of radical cystectomy following neoadjuvant pembrolizumab in bladder cancer, as demonstrated in the PURE-01 trial. With multiple high-impact publications exceeding 70–90 citations, Fossati’s research has set new standards for surgical safety, oncologic outcomes, and functional recovery in minimally invasive urology.
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