Gianluigi Califano
University of Naples Federico II, Federico II University Hospital, University of Salerno
Papers
15
Total Citations
143
H-Index
8
About
Gianluigi Califano is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery for urologic cancers, with a particular focus on prostate, bladder, and kidney malignancies. His major contributions include landmark comparative studies demonstrating that robot-assisted radical cystectomy and nephroureterectomy yield significantly fewer adverse in-hospital outcomes than open approaches, with his 2025 papers on these topics already accumulating 16 and 12 citations respectively. Califano has also made pivotal contributions to understanding the economic dimensions of robotic surgery, authoring high-impact cost analyses showing that robot-assisted approaches are cost-competitive for major urologic cancer surgeries (14 citations). His systematic review on managing prostate cancer in patients with prior colorectal cancer (16 citations) addresses a critical clinical challenge. Notably, his comprehensive 25-year review of ovarian mass management in pediatric populations (23 citations) showcases his versatility, spanning from neonatal care to advanced robotic techniques using indocyanine green fluorescence. Through his work at tertiary referral centers, Califano has helped establish evidence-based protocols for postoperative pain management and continence recovery after robotic prostatectomy, cementing his reputation as a surgeon-scientist who bridges technical innovation with rigorous outcomes research.
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- 2In-Hospital Outcomes after Robotic <i>Vs</i> Open Radical Nephroureterectomy16 citations · 2025
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- 7Costs of robot-assisted vs. open approaches for 5 major cancers8 citations · 2025
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