Leonard G. Gomella
Papers
13
Total Citations
496
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About
Leonard G. Gomella is a pioneering urologic oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the modern surgical management of prostate cancer. His work centers on three key areas: the validation of robotic surgical platforms, the optimization of perioperative care, and the improvement of oncologic outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration. Gomella was instrumental in validating the da Vinci Skills Simulator, establishing its face, content, and construct validity in a 2012 study that has garnered over 120 citations. He demonstrated that a multidisciplinary clinic approach significantly enhances prostate cancer care, reporting on a 15-year experience at an NCI-designated cancer center that has been cited more than 105 times. His landmark 2010 study on preemptive multimodal pain regimens showed a dramatic reduction in opioid use for patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, with 95 citations. Gomella also meticulously documented the transition from pure laparoscopic to robotic-assisted techniques, comparing lymph node yields and positive surgical margins across approaches. His work has been cited over 480 times, reflecting his enduring impact on surgical education, patient recovery, and cancer control.
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Top Papers
- 1Face, Content, and Construct Validation of the da Vinci Skills Simulator120 citations · 2012
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