Chiara Tenga

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Chiara Tenga is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic-assisted prostate biopsy, with a focus on developing semi-autonomous systems to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce human error. Her key research areas include medical robotics, image-guided interventions, and autonomous surgical systems for urological procedures. Tenga's major contributions center on the development and validation of PROST, a robotic device designed to introduce autonomy in critical steps of prostate biopsy, including target selection, image fusion, and needle positioning. Her most-cited work, "Toward autonomous robotic prostate biopsy: a pilot study" (2021, 27 citations), demonstrates the potential of this technology to minimize manual variability. Building on this, her 2022 study "Preclinical Validation of a Semi-Autonomous Robot for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy" (15 citations) provides crucial preclinical evidence for the system's efficacy, addressing the limitations of standard random 12-core biopsies and manual targeted approaches. Tenga's work represents a significant step toward transforming prostate cancer diagnosis, offering a more precise, reproducible, and potentially safer alternative to conventional biopsy methods. Her research bridges the gap between robotic autonomy and clinical urology, positioning her as a notable contributor to the next generation of minimally invasive diagnostic tools.