Michael Santomauro
Naval Medical Center San Diego, University of Southern California
Papers
10
Total Citations
350
H-Index
7
About
Michael Santomauro is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, oncology, and surgical innovation. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted urologic oncology, telementoring, and reconstructive surgery. Santomauro made significant contributions to the field by helping to validate the RENAL Nephrometry Score as a predictor of operative approach and complications in partial nephrectomy—a study that has garnered 91 citations. He also led pioneering work on robotic intracorporeal orthotopic neobladder reconstruction, demonstrating excellent urodynamic outcomes and quality of life, with 89 citations. Notably, Santomauro was instrumental in developing and evaluating a novel telementoring interface for robotic surgery (66 citations), a concept that promises to expand surgical expertise across geographic boundaries. His work on robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer has advanced minimally invasive oncologic surgery. With over 350 total citations across his most-cited papers, Santomauro has established himself as a key figure in the evolution of robotic urology, blending technical precision with forward-thinking approaches to surgical education and patient care.
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Top Papers
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- 3A novel interface for the telementoring of robotic surgery66 citations · 2014
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- 5Telementoring in robotic surgery31 citations · 2013
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- 7V7-02 ROBOTIC LEVEL 3 CAVA THROMBECTOMY7 citations · 2014
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