Marc Manganiello

About

Marc Manganiello is a leading figure in urologic surgical education and simulation, with a research focus that bridges cutting-edge technology and hands-on clinical training. His work centers on developing and validating novel educational tools for robotic surgery, particularly within urology. A major contribution is his pioneering use of virtual reality simulation and automated assessment platforms, such as the Da Vinci Skills Simulator and the Intuitive Learning platform, to create structured, multidisciplinary curricula that objectively track and enhance surgical skill acquisition. This work, cited over 30 times, has helped standardize training for complex robotic procedures. Manganiello is also known for his impactful clinical research on surgical technique, notably his 2012 study on unidirectional barbed sutures for urethrovesical anastomosis during robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. With over 20 citations, this work demonstrated a significant reduction in suturing time, improving efficiency in a critical step of the procedure. With a growing citation impact exceeding 100, Manganiello’s research continues to shape how surgeons are trained and how robotic urologic surgery is performed.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Novel Education and Simulation Tools in Urologic Training

   49 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Developing basic robotic skills using virtual reality simulation and automated assessment tools: a multidisciplinary robotic virtual reality-based curriculum using the Da Vinci Skills Simulator and tracking progress with the Intuitive Learning platform

   33 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Unidirectional barbed suture versus standard monofilament for urethrovesical anastomosis during robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

   20 citations · 2012

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