Antonio Vitarelli
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About
Antonio Vitarelli is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery, with a particular focus on robotic radical perineal prostatectomy (r-RPP). His major contributions include refining and modernizing the perineal approach to prostatectomy—a technique that offers unique advantages in sparing the Retzius space and preserving neurovascular bundles. Vitarelli’s work demonstrates that r-RPP can achieve excellent oncological and functional outcomes, including favorable continence and potency rates, with intermediate-term follow-up data supporting its efficacy. His most cited paper, "Robotic radical perineal prostatectomy: tradition and evolution in the robotic era" (2020, 14 citations), provides a comprehensive review of how robotic platforms have revitalized this historical approach. Additional notable studies, such as his single-center analysis (2023, 4 citations) and detailed technique descriptions for nerve-sparing r-RPP (2022, 4 citations), underscore his role as a leading European expert in this niche. Vitarelli’s work bridges tradition and innovation, offering patients a valuable alternative to standard robotic approaches.
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