Federico A. Corica

University of California, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Irvine

Papers

Total Citations

183

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About

Federico A. Corica is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the fields of robotic surgery and surgical education. His research centers on the development and dissemination of minimally invasive techniques, particularly robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for complex urologic cancers. Corica’s most notable contribution is his landmark 2006 study describing the first robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy with a completely intracorporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder (77 citations), a technically demanding procedure that redefined the standard for bladder cancer surgery. Beyond the operating room, Corica has had a profound impact on surgical training. He was instrumental in designing and evaluating intensive “mini-residency” programs to help practicing urologists acquire advanced robotic and laparoscopic skills. His studies on these programs (59 and 47 citations, respectively) provided crucial evidence that structured, short-term, hands-on courses can effectively change practice patterns and improve technical proficiency. By bridging the gap between innovation and clinical adoption, Corica has not only expanded the boundaries of what is surgically possible but also created a scalable model for teaching complex skills, ensuring that more patients can benefit from cutting-edge, minimally invasive care.