Gian Maria Busetto
University of Foggia, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome
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Total Citations
341
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About
Dr. Gian Maria Busetto is a leading urologic oncologist whose research focuses on the intersection of advanced surgical techniques and artificial intelligence in the management of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. His most cited work, an influential review on AI and machine learning in prostate cancer management (157 citations), highlights his pioneering role in integrating computational tools into clinical decision-making. Dr. Busetto has made significant contributions to refining surgical quality, notably proposing the "Radical Nephroureterectomy Tetrafecta" as a standardized reporting metric. His extensive comparative analyses of robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open surgeries—including a matched-pair study on continence after prostatectomy and a large multicenter registry of 1,400 cystectomy patients—have provided crucial evidence on perioperative outcomes and functional preservation. He also investigates predictive models, such as the PSIM score for low-risk prostate cancer, and has addressed pressing systemic issues, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology residency training. With over 300 total citations, Dr. Busetto’s work is shaping the future of precision, quality-driven urologic care.
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- 4How Can the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to Positive Changes in Urology Residency?22 citations · 2020
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