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Francesco Giganti is a leading researcher in prostate cancer imaging, with a primary focus on the role of multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) in pre-operative staging. His work centers on improving the accuracy of detecting extra-prostatic extension (EPE)—a critical factor in surgical planning for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Giganti’s most cited study (2022, 30 citations) demonstrated that a negative mpMRI effectively rules out EPE on a side-specific basis, challenging prior controversies about MRI reliability. He further validated these findings through nomograms incorporating MRI features (2023, 10 citations), enhancing predictive models for clinical use. His research has significant impact, providing urologists and radiologists with evidence-based tools to reduce unnecessary overtreatment and improve patient outcomes. By refining risk-stratified Likert scales, Giganti has advanced the integration of imaging into personalized prostate cancer management. His work is widely cited and instrumental in shaping current guidelines for pre-operative staging, making him a key figure in the field of oncologic imaging.
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