C. Brugnolaro
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C. Brugnolaro is a pioneering figure in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted prostatectomy. His most-cited work, "From Standard Laparoscopic to Robotic Extra Peritoneal Prostatectomy: Evolution in 350 Cases" (2006), documents a critical transition in surgical technique, demonstrating how robotic platforms improved upon traditional laparoscopic approaches for prostate cancer treatment. This study, with 8 citations, chronicles the learning curve and technical refinements across a substantial patient cohort, establishing benchmarks for operative time, complication rates, and oncologic outcomes. Brugnolaro's contributions lie in systematically validating the shift from pure laparoscopy to robotic assistance, helping to standardize the extraperitoneal approach that reduces postoperative morbidity. His work has informed surgical training programs and influenced the adoption of robotic systems in urology departments worldwide. By meticulously reporting outcomes from a high-volume single-surgeon experience, Brugnolaro provided early, robust evidence that robotic prostatectomy could match or exceed the precision of its laparoscopic predecessor, ultimately shaping modern practice in prostate cancer surgery.
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