Riccardo Bernasconi

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Riccardo Bernasconi is a urological surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), particularly through the lens of surgical quality and oncological control. His work centers on identifying modifiable risk factors for positive surgical margins (PSM)—a critical predictor of biochemical recurrence (BR) after prostate cancer surgery. Bernasconi’s major contributions include demonstrating that linear extent of PSM independently predicts BR, and that high surgeon volume significantly reduces PSM risk, even after adjusting for patient factors like body mass index. His 2020 study on PSM extent and recurrence has garnered 17 citations, while his 2019 analyses of surgeon volume and PSM risk (10 and 7 citations, respectively) provide actionable evidence for surgical practice. By linking technical precision with long-term outcomes, Bernasconi’s work helps surgeons refine their technique and informs patient counseling. His findings underscore the importance of surgical experience and meticulous margin assessment in improving cancer control after RARP, making his research essential reading for urologists and trainees seeking to reduce recurrence rates in prostate cancer surgery.

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1. 1
   Linear extent of positive surgical margin impacts biochemical recurrence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in a high-volume center

   17 citations · 2020
2. 2
   High surgeon volume and positive surgical margins can predict the risk of biochemical recurrence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

   10 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Surgeon volume and body mass index influence positive surgical margin risk after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Results in 732 cases

   7 citations · 2019

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