Sabrina La Falce
University of Padua, Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, Ospedale San Carlo
Papers
5
Total Citations
123
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Sabrina La Falce is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive, robot-assisted techniques for treating kidney and prostate cancers. Her major contributions lie in refining surgical approaches to improve patient outcomes, particularly through the study of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for renal masses. Her most cited paper, a 2016 review of RAPN technique (60 citations), established a foundational reference for the field. She further demonstrated the safety and efficacy of RAPN for complex cases, such as cystic tumors, through a large multi-institutional analysis from the Vattikuti Global Quality Initiative database (26 citations). In prostate cancer surgery, Dr. La Falce has pioneered the use of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with the AirSeal system during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, as detailed in her 2017 prospective study (29 citations). Her most recent work (2025) explores the influence of prostatic shape on early continence recovery after surgery, a critical quality-of-life metric. With a cumulative impact spanning over 120 citations, Dr. La Falce’s research directly shapes modern urologic practice, offering evidence for safer, more effective robotic procedures that enhance both oncologic control and functional recovery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy60 citations · 2016
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- 5Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy3 citations · 2017