Giovanni La Croce
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About
Giovanni La Croce is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on refining surgical techniques for prostate cancer, particularly through the comparison of open and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His major contributions center on the learning curve and outcomes of extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) during radical prostatectomy, a critical procedure for staging and treating high-risk prostate cancer. In his most-cited study (2019, 5 citations), La Croce evaluated the transition of a high-volume open surgeon to robotic surgery, demonstrating that with proper training, robotic ePLND can achieve comparable intra- and perioperative outcomes to the open approach, even during the learning curve. This work provides valuable guidance for surgeons adopting robotic platforms. His earlier study (2014, 2 citations) further explored functional outcomes of RARP with ePLND in a low-volume center, reporting promising 5-year results that support the feasibility of these complex procedures in smaller settings. La Croce’s research bridges the gap between traditional open surgery and modern robotic techniques, offering evidence-based insights that help optimize patient care and surgical training. His work is particularly relevant for urologists and residents navigating the shift toward minimally invasive surgery.
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