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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32
H-Index
74
Papers
6,633
Total Citations
90
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies Reporting Urinary Continence Recovery After Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy
1,294 citations · 2012
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (17 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 377
🏛 Institutions: University of Verona, University of Padua, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Policlinico Abano Terme, AdventHealth Celebration, European Association of Urology

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