Celeste Manfredi

Rush University, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

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Celeste Manfredi is an emerging surgical researcher whose work focuses on robotic urology and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) surgery, two rapidly evolving areas at the intersection of surgical innovation and urological care. Among her most notable contributions is a 2024 primer on the da Vinci Single Port robotic platform, which has already garnered 10 citations since publication — a strong indicator of its practical value to surgeons navigating this cutting-edge technology. The work provides a hands-on, accessible guide for beginners, drawing on real procedural footage to demystify instrument selection and surgical technique on the single-port system. Complementing this, her analysis of postoperative urinary incontinence following BPH surgery — cited 8 times in its debut year — leverages large national database methodology to shed light on a complication that significantly affects patient quality of life. By quantifying incontinence rates across different BPH procedures, Manfredi's research equips clinicians with evidence to refine surgical decision-making. Though early in her career, her output demonstrates a clear commitment to translational, patient-centered research that bridges technological advancement with meaningful clinical outcomes.