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Total Citations
6,633
H-Index
32
About
Walter Artibani is a pioneering urologist whose career has been defined by rigorous evaluation of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, particularly in the treatment of prostate cancer. Based at a leading European institution, Artibani has made landmark contributions to understanding how robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) compares to traditional surgical approaches, producing systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have collectively shaped global clinical practice. His 2012 meta-analysis on urinary continence recovery after RARP alone has garnered over 1,290 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in urological surgery literature. Artibani's work extends beyond prostate surgery; his research on robotic partial nephrectomy and high-risk prostate cancer management demonstrates a broad command of urologic oncology. Notably, his contribution to the Pasadena Consensus Panel recommendations helped standardize best practices for RARP worldwide, while his 2014 consensus statement on robotic surgery training curricula has meaningfully advanced surgical education and patient safety. With cumulative citations exceeding 4,400 across his most influential papers, Artibani's evidence-based approach has profoundly influenced how surgeons, trainees, and policymakers think about robotic urology — making his body of work essential reading for anyone entering the field.
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