Barbara Bortolani
Papers
9
Total Citations
290
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About
Barbara Bortolani is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of urologic oncology and cutting-edge surgical technology, whose work is redefining precision in robotic surgery. Her primary research focuses on the development and clinical application of augmented reality (AR) and three-dimensional virtual modeling to guide complex urologic procedures. Bortolani’s major contributions include pioneering real-time AR guidance for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy, demonstrating how overlaying 3D anatomical models onto the surgical field can improve tumor dissection, selective clamping, and intraoperative decision-making. Her landmark papers, such as the 2020 study on AR-guided radical prostatectomy (74 citations) and the 2021 work on AR-guided frozen section analysis (61 citations), have collectively garnered over 290 citations, underscoring their impact on surgical planning and outcomes. Beyond AR, she contributed to the development of CathROB, a compact remote catheter navigation system (48 citations), and has advanced the interpretation of nephrometry scores through volumetric 3D modeling. Her recent work extends to stereoscopic AR and PSMA-guided pelvic lymph node dissection, pushing the boundaries of intraoperative visualization. Bortolani’s innovative fusion of imaging and robotics is shaping the future of minimally invasive urologic surgery.
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- 4CathROB: A Highly Compact and Versatile Remote Catheter Navigation System48 citations · 2017
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