Fabrizio Gallo
Ospedale San Paolo, Creative Research Enterprises (United States)
Papers
12
Total Citations
206
H-Index
7
About
Fabrizio Gallo is a urological surgeon whose research centers on robotic surgery, male incontinence, and minimally invasive treatments for prostate and kidney conditions. His most influential work, a 2009 study on the bone anchor suburethral synthetic sling for iatrogenic male incontinence, critically evaluated outcomes in 40 patients over a mean three-year follow-up, earning 71 citations and establishing a benchmark for managing stress urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Gallo has also made significant contributions to robotic surgery safety, notably through a 2014 questionnaire analysis that identified musculoskeletal disorders among robotic surgeons—a pioneering study with 34 citations that highlighted ergonomic risks in the operating room. His comparative review of treatments for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (32 citations) and a prospective randomized trial comparing robotic prostatectomy to brachytherapy for low-risk prostate cancer (30 citations) further demonstrate his commitment to evidence-based urology. Gallo has also advanced surgical technique, reporting the first simultaneous bilateral robotic partial nephrectomy and contributing to national perioperative safety studies during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work bridges clinical outcomes, surgeon well-being, and technological innovation, making him a key voice in modern urological practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Musculoskeletal disorders among robotic surgeons: A questionnaire analysis34 citations · 2014
- 3Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Which Is the Best Treatment Today?32 citations · 2009
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- 6Simultaneous robotic partial nephrectomy for bilateral renal masses9 citations · 2022
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- 8Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Bilateral Renal Masses4 citations · 2022
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- 1016 Musculoskeletal disorders among robotic surgeons: a prevalence study2 citations · 2011