Laura E. Crocitto
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About
Dr. Laura E. Crocitto is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the evolution of minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery. Her primary research areas center on robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) and radical cystectomy, with a particular focus on surgical outcomes, patient safety, and quality of life. Dr. Crocitto’s landmark 2006 study on perioperative complications of laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy (243 citations) provided critical early evidence on the safety profile of these emerging techniques, helping to establish RALP as a standard of care. Her multi-institutional investigation of thromboembolic events (146 citations) set new benchmarks for perioperative prophylaxis. She also demonstrated the impact of prostate gland weight on surgical outcomes (133 citations) and identified that prior transurethral resection of the prostate increases positive margin rates—a finding with direct clinical implications. Notably, Dr. Crocitto extended her expertise to quality-of-life research, prospectively documenting how optimism and specific patient expectations predict better recovery after robotic prostatectomy. Her work on hospital readmission and cost burden after robotic cystectomy further highlights her commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered outcomes. With over 600 total citations, Dr. Crocitto’s contributions remain essential reading for surgeons and researchers advancing robotic urologic oncology.
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