Ilenia Rapallo
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Dr. Ilenia Rapallo is a leading urological researcher whose work centers on optimizing laser technologies for the treatment of upper urinary tract disorders. Her primary contributions lie in comparative laser-tissue interaction studies, specifically evaluating the safety and efficacy of thulium:YAG versus holmium:YAG lasers. In her highly cited 2020 *ex vivo* experimental study, which has garnered 39 citations, Dr. Rapallo provided critical evidence on how different laser settings affect incision depth and coagulation area in soft renal tissue. This work has directly informed clinical practice by helping surgeons select the most precise and least traumatic laser parameters for procedures like ureteroscopy and stone fragmentation. Her research is notable for bridging a key gap in the literature, offering systematic, evidence-based data where anecdotal experience previously prevailed. Dr. Rapallo’s meticulous experimental design and focus on tissue preservation have established her as a key voice in endourology, guiding the safe adoption of next-generation laser technologies in minimally invasive kidney and ureter surgery.
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