Giovanni Grimaldi
Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G. Pascale", Regional Urology
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7
Total Citations
48
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About
Giovanni Grimaldi is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex oncologic procedures. His research focuses on single-port robot-assisted surgery, nerve-sparing techniques, and optimizing functional outcomes after cancer treatment. Grimaldi has made major contributions to the field by demonstrating the feasibility and safety of novel approaches, including single-port robot-assisted nephroureterectomy via a supine anterior approach for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (16 citations) and unilateral post-chemotherapy robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for non-seminomatous germ cell tumors (10 citations). He has also investigated neuropathic complications after robot-assisted prostatectomy (12 citations) and pioneered combined procedures such as robotic radical cystectomy with concomitant penile prosthesis implantation. His work on sexual and reproductive outcomes following post-chemotherapy lymph node dissection (4 citations) highlights his commitment to preserving quality of life. Grimaldi’s implementation of the da Vinci SP® system for partial nephrectomy in Italy (3 citations) and his exploration of single-port redo partial nephrectomy (1 citation) demonstrate his leadership in adopting cutting-edge technology. His cumulative work, with over 48 citations, establishes him as an innovator in robotic urologic oncology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with single-port surgery while prioritizing patient recovery and functional preservation.
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