Rafael Tourinho-Barbosa
Papers
3
Total Citations
32
H-Index
2
About
Rafael Tourinho-Barbosa is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) techniques and improving patient outcomes in urologic oncology. His primary research areas include robotic urological surgery, prostate cancer management, and minimally invasive approaches to renal tumors. Tourinho-Barbosa’s major contributions are exemplified by his highly cited systematic review on complications in robotic urological surgeries, which has garnered 27 citations and provides crucial guidance on avoiding adverse events during RAL procedures. This work has become a foundational reference for surgeons seeking to enhance safety in robotic urology. He has also made significant strides in understanding patient quality of life after robotic radical prostatectomy, as shown in his secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, and has pioneered innovative techniques such as using endocavitary ultrasound probes to guide minimally invasive partial nephrectomy for endophytic renal tumors. His research, though still accumulating citations, demonstrates a clear commitment to refining surgical precision and reducing invasiveness. Tourinho-Barbosa’s work is essential reading for urologists and researchers dedicated to the evolution of robotic surgery and patient-centered care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3