Arianna Mariotto

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Arianna Mariotto is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on refining robotic-assisted surgery for both oncologic and reconstructive applications. Her most impactful work examines the critical factors influencing positive surgical margins after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). In a landmark study of 732 cases, she demonstrated that surgeon volume and patient body mass index are independent predictors of margin status, providing actionable insights for improving cancer control outcomes. This research, cited 29 times, has helped establish benchmarks for surgical quality in high-volume centers. Mariotto has also advanced pediatric urology, authoring a comprehensive narrative review on robotic lower urinary tract reconstruction in children, which details technical nuances and current literature for a challenging surgical population. Her work bridges the gap between adult oncology and pediatric reconstructive surgery, showcasing the versatility of the robotic platform. By identifying modifiable risk factors and standardizing techniques, Mariotto’s contributions directly enhance surgical precision and patient safety, making her a respected voice in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic surgery.

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1. 1
   Risk factors of positive surgical margins after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in high-volume center: results in 732 cases

   29 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Robot-assisted reconstructive surgery of lower urinary tract in children: a narrative review on technical aspects and current literature

   10 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Surgeon volume and body mass index influence positive surgical margin risk after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Results in 732 cases

   7 citations · 2019

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