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About
Franco Palmisano is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving surgical precision and outcomes in prostate and bladder cancer care. His primary research areas include nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, pelvic lymph node dissection, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. Palmisano’s most impactful contribution is the development of a novel statistical tool to predict extracapsular extension (ECE) of prostate cancer, enabling surgeons to tailor the degree of nerve sparing during radical prostatectomy. This work, published in 2017 and cited 58 times, directly addresses the critical balance between oncologic control and functional preservation. He has also advanced the field by demonstrating that extended pelvic lymphadenectomy during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy independently predicts lymph node invasion without increasing morbidity, a finding with 17 citations. In frail patients, Palmisano has compared open versus robotic radical cystectomy with cutaneous ureterostomy, providing evidence for safer surgical approaches. Notably, he has reported on rare pathologies, such as a symplastic glomus tumor of the bladder, showcasing his breadth of clinical expertise. His work consistently integrates predictive modeling with practical surgical decision-making, making a tangible impact on personalized urologic oncology.
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