Massimiliano Creta
University of Naples Federico II, Federico II University Hospital
Papers
13
Total Citations
144
H-Index
7
About
Massimiliano Creta is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for major urological cancers. His major contributions lie in systematically comparing robotic versus open approaches for nephrectomy, cystectomy, and prostatectomy, demonstrating that robotic techniques can reduce adverse in-hospital outcomes while maintaining comparable or superior results. His 2019 systematic review on robotic-assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy (37 citations) remains a foundational reference in the field. Creta has also pioneered research on the economic dimensions of robotic surgery, with his 2025 studies on total hospital costs for robot-assisted radical cystectomy and nephroureterectomy (14 and 8 citations, respectively) providing critical data for healthcare decision-making. His work extends to prostate cancer management, where he has investigated histopathological predictors at robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and the impact of prostate gland asymmetry on continence recovery. With over 130 cumulative citations across his most-cited papers, Creta’s research is shaping evidence-based practice in urologic oncology, particularly in optimizing surgical outcomes and cost-effectiveness in the robotic surgery era.
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- 2In-Hospital Outcomes after Robotic <i>Vs</i> Open Radical Nephroureterectomy16 citations · 2025
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- 7Costs of robot-assisted vs. open approaches for 5 major cancers8 citations · 2025
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