Papers
38
Total Citations
945
H-Index
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About
Salvatore Micali is a pioneering urological surgeon whose career has been defined by his groundbreaking contributions to telemedicine, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive urological procedures. Among his most influential achievements is his early work in telementoring and telesurgery, including the landmark 2000 study demonstrating feasibility of real-time surgical guidance between Baltimore and Rome — a milestone that helped establish the foundation for remote surgical training globally, accumulating over 121 citations. His subsequent research on remote percutaneous renal access using automated telesurgical robotic systems further advanced this frontier. Micali has remained at the cutting edge of surgical innovation, contributing significantly to the evaluation of emerging robotic platforms and autonomous robotic systems, including prostate biopsy robotics. His 2019 introduction of ex vivo fluorescence confocal microscopy to urological pathology — enabling real-time tissue examination during prostatectomy — represents another first in the field, cited 85 times. He has also shaped best practices in robotic radical nephrectomy and nephrolithiasis management. With a body of work spanning over two decades, Micali's research continues to redefine the boundaries of technology-enhanced urology, earning him international recognition as a visionary in surgical innovation.
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- 2Potential Contenders for the Leadership in Robotic Surgery89 citations · 2021
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- 5Robotic radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: a systematic review71 citations · 2014
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- 10Toward autonomous robotic prostate biopsy: a pilot study27 citations · 2021