Carme Facundo
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107
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About
Carme Facundo is a pioneering figure in robotic kidney transplantation, a field where she has made transformative contributions. Her research focuses on advancing surgical techniques to improve outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease, particularly those with complex vascular anatomy. In her landmark 2018 study, she demonstrated the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted kidney transplantation with regional hypothermia using grafts with multiple vessels after extracorporeal vascular reconstruction, a work that has garnered 56 citations and established new standards for the European Association of Urology Robotic Urology Section. Her 2017 paper, "Robotic kidney transplantation: one year after the beginning," with 47 citations, provided critical early evidence of the procedure's efficacy, helping to validate robotic approaches in transplantation. Facundo's work has not only expanded surgical indications but also improved surgical performances, as highlighted in her 2021 presentation on new technologies. Her achievements include shaping international guidelines and mentoring a new generation of transplant surgeons. With a citation impact that underscores her influence, Facundo continues to push the boundaries of minimally invasive transplantation, offering hope to patients with previously inoperable conditions.
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- 2Robotic kidney transplantation: one year after the beginning47 citations · 2017
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