Papers
90
Total Citations
1,752
H-Index
24
About
Simone Crivellaro is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive robotic surgery. His research centers on single-port robotic surgical systems, robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, and partial nephrectomy, with a particular focus on refining surgical approaches to maximize patient outcomes while minimizing procedural complexity. Crivellaro has been instrumental in establishing the clinical foundation for single-port robotic surgery, most notably through early adoption and technical development of the da Vinci SP platform. His 2019 paper declaring single-port surgery "the next generation of minimally invasive urology" has accumulated 140 citations, reflecting its influence as a landmark conceptual contribution to the field. His comparative studies between single-port and multiport platforms for prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy — conducted both institutionally and through the multicenter SPARC consortium — have provided the rigorous perioperative evidence surgeons rely on when adopting new technologies. Beyond technical innovation, Crivellaro has addressed the practical dimensions of robotic surgery, including cost-effectiveness analyses and comprehensive reviews of emerging robotic platforms. His body of work, totaling over 760 citations across these key publications alone, establishes him as a leading voice in urologic robotic surgery and a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians navigating this rapidly evolving field.
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- 1Single-port robotic surgery: the next generation of minimally invasive urology140 citations · 2019
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- 10Single port robotic radical prostatectomy: a systematic review46 citations · 2020