D Summonti

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Dr. D. Summonti is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery, particularly for prostate and kidney cancers. A key focus is the learning curve for complex procedures like robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). In a highly cited 2021 study (5 citations), Dr. Summonti compared outcomes between an expert surgeon and a training team, providing critical benchmarks for safely implementing RAPN in teaching hospitals. More recently, a 2023 multicenter analysis (1 citation) examined the impact of positive surgical margins after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) on biochemical recurrence, offering valuable prognostic insights. By analyzing data from over 300 patients, Dr. Summonti’s work directly informs surgical training protocols and helps refine operative techniques to improve oncologic outcomes. These contributions are shaping best practices in robotic urology, making complex surgeries safer and more reproducible for the next generation of surgeons.

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1. 1
   Learning curve in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: comparison between an expert surgeon and a team in training in single-center experiences

   5 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Impact of positive surgical margins (PSMs) after robotic prostatectomy on biochemical recurrence (BCR): Multicenter analysis

   1 citations · 2023

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