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About
Gianluca Muto is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted kidney surgery, particularly for complex renal tumors and stone disease. His most impactful contributions stem from the CLOCK randomized clinical trial, where he investigated the safety and intraoperative decision-making behind on-clamp versus off-clamp robotic partial nephrectomy. The per-protocol analysis from this trial, which has garnered 55 citations, provides critical evidence that off-clamp approaches can be safely performed without compromising outcomes, while his subsequent work identified key predictors for transitioning between techniques during surgery—a practical guide for surgeons navigating real-time challenges. Muto has also pushed boundaries by exploring robotic partial nephrectomy for highly complex cT2 tumors, demonstrating that conservative management is feasible even in demanding cases. Beyond oncology, he has systematically reviewed active treatments for renal stones in pelvic ectopic kidneys and reported on robotic-assisted pyeloplasty combined with stone removal for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Through these studies, Muto has not only generated high-impact, practice-changing data but also provided actionable insights that help urologists optimize surgical precision and patient safety in minimally invasive kidney surgery.
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