Giovanni Corso
Papers
5
Total Citations
291
H-Index
5
About
Giovanni Corso is a pioneering breast cancer surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of surgical oncology. His primary research focuses on the development and validation of robotic mastectomy techniques, particularly for patients with breast cancer or BRCA mutations. Corso’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy can achieve superior cosmetic outcomes and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery, without compromising oncologic safety. His landmark 2021 randomized trial (100 citations) provided the first high-level evidence for this approach, while his 2022 international multicenter pooled analysis (65 citations) confirmed its reproducibility across institutions. With over 290 total citations across his most-cited works, Corso has established robotic breast surgery as a viable standard of care. He has also authored seminal reviews on the feasibility and progress of robotic techniques (88 citations) and has been recognized for advancing minimally invasive options that preserve quality of life. His 2023 perspective piece (16 citations) positions him as a leading voice advocating for the next major advance in breast cancer surgery, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the intersection of technology, patient-centered outcomes, and oncologic precision.
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Top Papers
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- 2Update on the Feasibility and Progress on Robotic Breast Surgery88 citations · 2019
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- 5Robot-assisted mastectomy: next major advance in breast cancer surgery16 citations · 2023