Leonardo Brunacci

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Leonardo Brunacci is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. His major contributions center on comparing outcomes of laparoscopic, robotic, and intrafascial robotic simple prostatectomy, demonstrating that robotic approaches—particularly the intrafascial variant—offer superior perioperative outcomes and functional recovery for BPH patients. His landmark 2015 study, with 26 citations, provided critical evidence that robotic intrafascial simple prostatectomy reduces blood loss, catheter time, and hospital stays while improving urinary and sexual function at 12 months. Brunacci has also been at the forefront of single-port radical prostatectomy, authoring a comprehensive 2016 review (17 citations) that evaluates the feasibility and early outcomes of this emerging technique. His work has helped establish robotic and single-port surgery as safe, effective alternatives to traditional laparoscopy, influencing clinical guidelines and training protocols. By systematically comparing surgical approaches, Brunacci has provided surgeons with evidence-based frameworks to optimize patient selection and operative technique, ultimately improving quality of life for men undergoing prostate surgery.