Emanuela Altobelli
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Total Citations
113
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About
Dr. Emanuela Altobelli is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of telesurgery and robotic-assisted urology. Her primary contributions center on the development and validation of the Telelap ALF-X, a novel telesurgical system that uniquely integrates haptic sensation—tactile feedback—into robotic platforms. In her landmark 2013 study, "TELELAP ALF-X: A NOVEL TELESURGICAL SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY" (34 citations), she introduced this system to the surgical community. Dr. Altobelli subsequently demonstrated its clinical feasibility through pilot studies on vesicourethral anastomosis (23 and 16 citations) and experimental nephrectomies (18 citations), proving that robotic surgery could preserve the crucial sense of touch. Beyond telesurgery, she has contributed to pediatric urology with her work on vesicoureteral reflux management (8 citations) and complex congenital anomalies like Zinner’s Syndrome (12 citations). Her research has garnered over 100 citations, establishing her as a key figure in the transition toward more intuitive, haptic-enabled robotic surgery. Dr. Altobelli’s work not only enhances surgical precision but also promises to expand access to expert care through remote telesurgery.
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- 11405 TELELAP ALF-X: A NOVEL TELESURGICAL SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY34 citations · 2013
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- 6Vesicoureteral Reflux in Pediatric Age: Where are we Today?8 citations · 2014
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