Susan Talamini
University of Illinois Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis
Papers
6
Total Citations
266
H-Index
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About
Dr. Susan Talamini is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly through the development and application of single-port robotic platforms. Her major contributions center on demonstrating the safety, feasibility, and potential advantages of the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) system for complex urologic procedures. Her highly cited work includes the first systematic review of single-port robotic radical prostatectomy (46 citations) and a landmark IDEAL Phase 1 study on single-port robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (39 citations), which established foundational evidence for these novel approaches. Dr. Talamini has also conducted innovative human factor analyses, comparing cognitive load and operating room efficiency between single-port and multi-port robotic systems during the learning curve (25 citations), addressing critical barriers to adoption. Her comparative research on thulium enucleation versus single-port simple prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (14 citations) further showcases her commitment to evidence-based surgical innovation. With over 140 citations for her seminal paper on single-port robotic surgery, Dr. Talamini is recognized as a leading voice in the next generation of minimally invasive urology, shaping how surgeons approach complex procedures with enhanced precision and reduced patient morbidity.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Single-port robotic surgery: the next generation of minimally invasive urology140 citations · 2019
- 2Single port robotic radical prostatectomy: a systematic review46 citations · 2020
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