Valerio Santarelli
Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, University of Illinois Chicago
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12
Total Citations
59
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About
Valerio Santarelli is an emerging surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive urological oncology, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgery and single-port (SP) surgical platforms. His work sits at the cutting edge of urological practice, examining how advanced robotic technologies can improve outcomes for patients undergoing procedures such as radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and radical cystectomy. Santarelli's most impactful contributions center on the clinical application and optimization of the da Vinci Single-Port robotic system. His research demonstrates that SP approaches can reduce postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy — a finding with significant implications as aging populations increasingly require nephron-sparing cancer surgery. His CUSUM-based learning curve analysis of SP extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy further establishes that this technically demanding technique can be mastered without sacrificing patient safety or oncological efficacy. Beyond individual procedures, Santarelli has contributed systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesizing the global evidence base for SP reconstructive urology and SP adoption across Europe. His work on surgical training — comparing attending versus resident performance in robotic prostatectomy — also reflects a commitment to surgical education. With his most-cited papers accumulating up to ten citations within a single year, Santarelli represents a dynamic voice shaping the future of robotic urology.
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