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About
Dario Trapani is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the field of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, with a particular focus on the innovative Retzius-sparing approach (RS-RARP) for prostate cancer treatment. His most influential contribution, a 2013 study accumulating over 266 citations, established the oncologic and functional benchmarks of RS-RARP beyond the initial learning curve, providing the surgical community with critical evidence supporting widespread adoption of the technique. Trapani has systematically explored the boundaries and versatility of this approach, investigating its application across challenging patient populations including those with high-risk prostate cancer, kidney transplant recipients, and patients at various stages of surgeon learning curves. His research has addressed nuanced clinical questions — from the impact of prostate volume on surgical outcomes to comparative analyses of urinary drainage methods — demonstrating both scientific rigor and patient-centered thinking. More recently, Trapani has pioneered the adaptation of RS-RARP to next-generation robotic platforms, including the Hugo™ system, signaling his continued role at the frontier of surgical innovation. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 430, his work represents a foundational body of evidence guiding contemporary prostate cancer surgery worldwide.
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