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Total Citations
201
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About
Antonio Franco is an accomplished urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, oncological urology, and minimally invasive techniques. His research focuses primarily on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for complex renal masses, upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma, and advanced robotic platforms including single-port technology. Franco has made significant contributions to expanding the evidence base for RAPN in challenging clinical scenarios — including large tumors, hilar masses, and solitary kidneys — with his systematic reviews accumulating over 100 citations combined, underscoring their value to the urological community. His investigations into single-port robotic surgery reflect a forward-thinking engagement with emerging technologies, while his multicenter collaborative work through the ROBUUST 2.0 group demonstrates a commitment to large-scale, real-world evidence generation. Beyond oncology, Franco has explored patient-centered outcomes such as satisfaction and decision regret following radical prostatectomy, showing breadth in his clinical perspective. With publications spanning 2023 to 2025 already amassing over 190 citations collectively, Franco is rapidly establishing himself as a productive and influential voice in contemporary robotic urology, particularly relevant for trainees and researchers interested in the future of kidney-sparing and minimally invasive urological surgery.
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