Tommaso Silvestri
Ospedale di Cattinara, Ospedale San Bassiano, University of Trieste
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63
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About
Tommaso Silvestri is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for prostate and kidney surgery. His research focuses on optimizing surgical precision and patient outcomes, particularly through the integration of intraoperative imaging and novel procedural approaches. Silvestri’s most impactful contribution is his 2018 review on intraoperative ultrasound in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (38 citations), which established a state-of-the-art framework for real-time tumor localization during nephron-sparing surgery—a critical balance between renal function preservation and oncological safety. He has also made notable strides in benign prostatic hyperplasia management, introducing a novel Retzius-sparing technique for robotic simple prostatectomy (8 citations) and demonstrating in a 2022 comparative study (9 citations) that robotic-assisted approaches offer advantages over traditional laparoscopy. His multicenter analysis on prostatic shape’s role in early continence recovery after radical prostatectomy (2025, 5 citations) further underscores his commitment to functional outcomes. Silvestri’s innovative use of Firefly fluorescence technology for robotic bladder diverticulectomy (2019) exemplifies his drive to adapt emerging tools for classic procedures, cementing his reputation as a leader in robotic urology.
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