Maria Escolino
University of Naples Federico II, Federico II University Hospital
Papers
36
Total Citations
857
H-Index
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About
Maria Escolino is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery in children. Her work centers on three interconnected domains: pediatric laparoscopy and robotics, fluorescence-guided imaging, and urological reconstruction in young patients. Escolino has been instrumental in establishing robotic-assisted pyeloplasty (RALP) as a gold standard for treating ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children, with her systematic reviews and multicenter studies garnering over 180 citations combined. Her 2020 study on indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging — cited 85 times — helped legitimize this transformative technology within pediatric minimally invasive surgery, while a complementary paper on ICG applications in pediatric urology further solidified her authority in this emerging area. Her research extends beyond technique to patient safety and surgeon wellbeing; a widely cited 2013 multicenter survey examining work-related musculoskeletal disorders in pediatric laparoscopic surgeons demonstrates her broad professional perspective. Through multicentric international collaborations, Escolino has shaped evidence-based protocols for complex procedures including ureteral reimplantation and horseshoe kidney corrections, making her a truly global voice in advancing safer, more precise pediatric surgical care.
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