Alessandro Sciarra

About

Dr. Alessandro Sciarra is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the surgical management of urologic cancers, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques. His major contributions center on expanding the indications for nephron-sparing surgery, demonstrating that robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) can be safely performed for the most complex renal masses, including large tumors (cT2-T3), completely endophytic, hilar, and solitary kidney cases—a systematic review on this topic has garnered 55 citations. Dr. Sciarra has also been at the forefront of evaluating novel surgical platforms, with recent work showing that a single-port approach reduces postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing RAPN. Beyond technical innovation, he has explored the environmental impact of surgery, with a prospective multicenter study on radical prostatectomy’s effect on global climate. His work on perioperative outcomes, including the influence of operative time on surgical margins and functional results, has informed best practices. With over 200 total citations, Dr. Sciarra’s research also addresses critical topics like neoadjuvant chemotherapy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma and the impact of COVID-19 on urology residency training, demonstrating a commitment to both clinical excellence and the future of the specialty.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   A systematic review of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy outcomes for advanced indications: Large tumors (cT2-T3), solitary kidney, completely endophytic, hilar, recurrent, and multiple renal tumors

   55 citations · 2023
2. 2
   The impact of radical prostatectomy on global climate: a prospective multicentre study comparing laparoscopic versus robotic surgery

   29 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Contemporary Trends of Systemic Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Intravesical Chemotherapy in Patients With Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinomas Undergoing Minimally Invasive or Open Radical Nephroureterectomy: Analysis of US Claims on Perioperative Outcomes and Health Care Costs

   23 citations · 2021
4. 4
   How Can the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to Positive Changes in Urology Residency?

   22 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Which factors can influence post-operative renal function preservation after nephron-sparing surgery for kidney cancer: a critical review

   13 citations · 2022
6. 6
   Influence of operative time and blood loss on surgical margins and functional outcomes for laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: a prospective analysis

   12 citations · 2021
7. 7
   A Single Port (SP) Approach Reduces the Risk of Postoperative Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RAPN)

   10 citations · 2025
8. 8
   Current status of single port robotic-assisted reconstructive urology: a systematic review, meta-analysis and structured summary of the available literature

   8 citations · 2025
9. 9
   Impact of early self-clean intermittent catheterization in orthotopic ileal neobladder: prospective randomized study to evaluate functional outcomes, continence status and urinary tract infections

   8 citations · 2022
10. 10
    Robot-Assisted, Laparoscopic, and Open Radical Cystectomy: Pre-Operative Data of 1400 Patients From The Italian Radical Cystectomy Registry

    8 citations · 2022

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