Alchiede Simonato
Luigi Sacco Hospital, University of Genoa, University of Palermo
Papers
14
Total Citations
235
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About
Alchiede Simonato is a leading urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery for urologic cancers. His work centers on developing and refining laparoscopic and robotic techniques for complex procedures, particularly radical cystectomy, partial nephrectomy, and radical prostatectomy. Simonato’s major contributions include pioneering the minimally invasive laparoscopic neobladder (2002, 55 citations), a landmark paper that demonstrated the feasibility of recreating a urinary reservoir entirely through laparoscopic means. He has also been instrumental in evaluating novel robotic platforms and comparing surgical approaches, as seen in his large multi-institutional study on transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy (2020, 51 citations). His systematic review of multiport robotic systems (2024, 26 citations) provides crucial guidance for adopting new technologies. Simonato’s impact is further evidenced by his meta-analysis on rectal injury after prostatectomy (2023, 18 citations) and his contributions to the Italian Radical Cystectomy Registry, which tracks outcomes for over 1,400 patients. Through his rigorous comparative effectiveness research and commitment to evidence-based innovation, Simonato has shaped modern urologic oncology, helping surgeons worldwide achieve better oncologic and functional outcomes for their patients.
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- 1Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Neobladder55 citations · 2002
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