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About
Dr. Michele Barbieri is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate and kidney cancers, with a particular focus on Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RSP). His major contributions include demonstrating that RSP is safe and effective even in high-risk prostate cancer patients and in those with large prostates (≥100g), challenging traditional surgical boundaries. He has also shown that this approach offers favorable functional and oncological outcomes, with key studies accumulating over 100 citations collectively. Notably, his 2018 paper on prostate volume’s impact on RSP outcomes has garnered 38 citations, while his 2020 work on RSP for surgeons in the learning curve (36 citations) has helped guide training protocols. Dr. Barbieri has further innovated in postoperative care, comparing suprapubic cystostomy versus urethral catheter for patient comfort, and has pioneered the use of the Hugo™ RAS system for both radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy. His technical refinements, such as the Z-shaped running suture for renorrhaphy, underscore his commitment to improving surgical precision and patient recovery.
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