Marco Puglisi
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About
Dr. Marco Puglisi is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for kidney, prostate, and adrenal surgeries. His most impactful work, a 2016 prospective cohort study (78 citations), demonstrated that robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy yields superior operative outcomes compared to laparoscopic and open approaches, establishing a benchmark for nephron-sparing surgery. Dr. Puglisi further refined kidney cancer treatment by pioneering fluorescence-guided selective arterial clamping during robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy, a technique shown in his 2018 study (40 citations) to improve early functional outcomes as confirmed by renal scans. In prostate cancer, he conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis (35 citations) of retropubic, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy outcomes in a regional center, providing critical evidence for surgical decision-making. His innovative spirit is evident in his work on the first robotic laparoendoscopic single-site radical prostatectomy using the VesPa platform (13 citations) and his practical guide for robotic prostatectomy in patients with prior colorectal surgery (15 citations). Dr. Puglisi’s contributions have collectively garnered over 200 citations, solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in robotic urology and a key figure in improving surgical precision and patient recovery.
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