Fenizia Maffucci

Temple University Health System, NYU Langone Health, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Fenizia Maffucci is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the surgical management of urologic cancers and gender-affirming surgery. Her major contributions lie in advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex urologic conditions. Notably, her highly cited 2020 paper on “Controversies in management of the bladder cuff at nephroureterectomy” (31 citations) addresses a critical technical challenge in treating upper tract urothelial carcinoma, a rare but aggressive cancer. She has also pioneered robotic approaches for transgender patients, as evidenced by her 2019 work on robotic excision of vaginal remnants and urethral diverticula following phalloplasty (20 citations), improving urinary outcomes in this underserved population. Additionally, her 2021 paper on the future of “Retro” robotic partial nephrectomy (6 citations) explores an alternative surgical approach for kidney cancer, expanding options for nephron-sparing surgery. Dr. Maffucci’s research bridges oncologic urology and gender-affirming care, demonstrating her commitment to refining surgical techniques that enhance patient recovery, reduce complications, and address the unique needs of diverse patient populations. Her work continues to influence clinical practice in both robotic surgery and transgender urology.