Eleonora Russo
Papers
12
Total Citations
141
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About
Eleonora Russo is a distinguished surgeon and clinical researcher specializing in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted pelvic floor reconstruction and the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse. Her work has significantly advanced the field of urogynecology by systematically evaluating and refining robotic surgical techniques for complex, multi-compartmental prolapse conditions that disproportionately affect elderly women. Russo's most celebrated contribution is her development and assessment of the robotic-assisted apical lateral suspension (R-ALS) technique, introduced in a landmark 2016 paper that has since garnered 34 citations. She further pioneered its single-site variant, expanding options for minimally invasive intervention. Her prospective case series evaluating medium-term outcomes in 115 patients demonstrated both the safety and efficacy of this innovative approach. Her 2023 international Delphi consensus study reflects her growing influence within the global robotic surgery community, helping shape evidence-based standards where clinical guidance had previously been lacking. With over 130 cumulative citations across her top publications, Russo has established herself as a credible and forward-thinking voice in pelvic reconstructive surgery. Her body of work bridges anatomical precision with functional patient outcomes, making her research essential reading for surgeons and trainees navigating this rapidly evolving surgical landscape.
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- 3Advances in surgical strategies for prolapse15 citations · 2019
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- 5Role of robotic surgery on pelvic floor reconstruction12 citations · 2019
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