Nicola Nicolai

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori

Papers

2

Total Citations

81

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2

About

Nicola Nicolai is a leading figure in urologic oncology, whose work has fundamentally advanced the management of prostate and testicular cancers. His research is centered on the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and the refinement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Nicolai’s seminal study on a multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic in Italy, cited over 50 times, demonstrated that this collaborative model leads to significant management changes in a substantial proportion of patients, underscoring its critical role in optimizing treatment decisions and improving outcomes. This work has been instrumental in advocating for integrated care pathways. More recently, Dr. Nicolai has pioneered the application of minimally invasive retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for testis cancer. His 2022 cohort study, which has already garnered nearly 30 citations, provides compelling evidence for the safety and feasibility of this approach, challenging traditional open surgery and offering patients reduced morbidity without compromising oncologic efficacy. Through these contributions, Dr. Nicolai has not only shaped clinical practice but also provided a robust evidence base for the next generation of urologic surgeons and oncologists.

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H-Index
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Papers
81
Total Citations
41
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The 6‐year attendance of a multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic in Italy: incidence of management changes
54 citations · 2012
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2012 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 38
🏛 Institutions: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori

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