Massimo Iafrate
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Total Citations
371
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About
Massimo Iafrate is a pioneering urological surgeon whose career has been defined by advancing minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical techniques. His most impactful work centers on the adoption and refinement of robotic surgery for prostate cancer, most notably through a landmark 2009 prospective, non-randomized trial comparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) to traditional retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP), which has garnered 218 citations. This study provided crucial early evidence on the functional outcomes of robotic approaches. Iafrate also contributed foundational knowledge on the learning curve for da Vinci-assisted procedures, publishing a key 2008 paper (88 citations) that helped guide surgeons through the initial adoption phase. Beyond oncology, his research extends to complex reconstructive urology, including the robot-assisted management of rare congenital anomalies like seminal vesicle cysts. Demonstrating a forward-looking perspective, he has recently contributed systematic reviews on new multiport robotic platforms and addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urological care. Through his blend of clinical innovation and rigorous comparative research, Iafrate has helped shape the modern landscape of urological surgery.
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- 6Urological Care and COVID-19: Looking Forward2 citations · 2020