Francesca Nascimben

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Francesca Nascimben is a pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for congenital urological conditions in children. Her key contributions center on the robotic-assisted approach to the uretero-vesical junction (UVJ), a critical area for treating nephro-urological malformations. In her landmark international multicentric retrospective study, she analyzed 26 pediatric patients treated across three surgical departments from 2016 to 2021, demonstrating the growing feasibility and safety of robotic surgery for conditions like primary obstructive megaureter and vesicoureteral reflux. This work, though recent with 3 citations, represents an important step in standardizing robotic techniques for delicate pediatric urological procedures. Nascimben’s research addresses the unique challenges of operating on small anatomical structures in children, where precision is paramount. Her findings contribute to the broader evidence base supporting robotic surgery as a viable alternative to traditional open or laparoscopic approaches in pediatric populations. As a researcher at the forefront of pediatric robotic urology, she continues to explore how technological innovation can improve surgical outcomes and recovery times for young patients with complex urinary tract anomalies.