Leonardo Continisio

Ceinge Biotecnologie Avanzate (Italy), University of Naples Federico II

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Leonardo Continisio is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive surgery for children. His research centers on the application of advanced robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) and fluorescence-guided technologies to improve outcomes in pediatric urology and general surgery. Dr. Continisio’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence in pediatric robotic procedures, a technique that enhances real-time visualization of critical structures. His landmark study on this topic, with 15 citations, reports on 55 patients across three institutions, highlighting its potential to reduce complications. He has also provided comprehensive insights from a seven-year series of 105 robotic procedures, earning 5 citations, which establishes benchmarks for efficiency and training in pediatric RAS. Notably, his narrative review on Robot-Assisted Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation (REVUR) positions this technique as a new standard for treating vesicoureteral reflux, offering superior outcomes over traditional open or laparoscopic approaches. Through these achievements, Continisio is driving a paradigm shift toward safer, more precise surgical care for children.