J Vital

Hospital de Santo António

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Total Citations

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About

J. Vital is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for prostate cancer treatment, with a particular focus on extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. His major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of performing this procedure using the Hugo™ RAS system, a novel robotic platform, in a tertiary center with extensive laparoscopic expertise. This work, published in 2023 and garnering 17 citations, showcases Vital’s ability to bridge established laparoscopic skills with emerging robotic technologies, offering patients reduced recovery times and surgical trauma. His research underscores the importance of adapting new robotic systems to proven surgical approaches, potentially expanding access to advanced prostate cancer care. Vital’s achievements include pioneering the integration of the Hugo™ RAS system into extraperitoneal surgery, a technique that minimizes peritoneal cavity entry and associated complications. His findings provide a critical benchmark for other centers adopting this technology, highlighting his role as a key innovator in the evolution of robotic urologic surgery.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with the Hugo™ RAS system: initial experience of a tertiary center with a high background in extraperitoneal laparoscopy surgery
17 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: Hospital de Santo António

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