Francesca Fumanelli
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About
Francesca Fumanelli is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for prostate cancer. Her major contributions lie in rigorous, prospective clinical trials that directly compare emerging robotic platforms against the established DaVinci Xi system. Through the landmark COMPAR-P trial series, she has provided granular, real-world data on intraoperative performance, postoperative outcomes, and surgeon experience. Her most cited work, with 36 citations, details the timing, malfunction rates, and user satisfaction of the Hugo RAS system versus DaVinci during radical prostatectomy. A second highly cited paper (23 citations) extends this analysis to pathological findings and patients' health-related quality of life. Most recently, she has pioneered the first prospective comparison of the Versius system against DaVinci, examining setup efficiency and troubleshooting. By systematically evaluating these next-generation platforms, Fumanelli is helping to define the future standard of care in robotic surgery, offering evidence that directly impacts operating room workflow, patient recovery, and surgical precision. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the technological evolution of minimally invasive oncology.
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