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About
P. Minafra is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing the surgical treatment of prostate cancer, with a particular focus on robotic radical perineal prostatectomy (r-RPP). Their major contributions lie in reviving and modernizing the perineal approach—one of the oldest techniques for prostate removal—by integrating it with contemporary robotic platforms. Minafra has been instrumental in refining Retzius-sparing and nerve-sparing modifications, which aim to preserve urinary continence and erectile function while maintaining oncological control. Their 2020 review on r-RPP, with 14 citations, serves as a foundational reference for surgeons exploring this minimally invasive route. Subsequent studies, including a 2023 single-center analysis with 4 citations, provide intermediate-term outcomes that validate the approach’s safety and efficacy. Minafra’s work at a European center has helped establish standardized techniques for Xi nerve-sparing procedures, contributing to a renaissance in perineal prostatectomy. By demonstrating that robotic technology can overcome historical limitations of the perineal approach, Minafra is shaping a new paradigm in prostate cancer surgery—offering patients a viable alternative that reduces retraction on the bladder and neurovascular bundles.
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