About

Pietro Grande is a French urological surgeon and researcher whose work has substantially advanced the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted urological oncology. His research spans bladder cancer surgery, prostate cancer management, and renal mass treatment, with a particular focus on optimizing surgical technique, reducing complications, and improving functional outcomes for patients undergoing complex urological procedures. Grande's most influential contributions include a landmark multi-institutional French study comparing intracorporeal and extracorporeal urinary diversion following robot-assisted radical cystectomy, which has garnered 74 citations and provided critical real-world guidance for surgical decision-making. His prospective randomized trial evaluating titanium clips versus bipolar coagulation in pelvic lymph node dissection during robotic prostatectomy (72 citations) has become an important reference for surgical technique refinement. He is also recognized for developing and standardizing the innovative "Monoblock" technique for extended pelvic lymph node dissection, demonstrating his commitment to procedural clarity and reproducibility. Further cementing his expertise, Grande has published prospective comparative data on robot-assisted versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, and pioneered robot-assisted augmentation cystoplasty for neurological patients. His cumulative body of work reflects a dedication to evidence-based surgical innovation that continues to shape contemporary urological practice internationally.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

9
H-Index
11
Papers
294
Total Citations
27
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Perioperative outcomes and complications of intracorporeal vs extracorporeal urinary diversion after robot-assisted radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: a real-life, multi-institutional french study
74 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 61
🏛 Institutions: Onco-Urologie Prédictive, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Sapienza University of Rome, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université

Top Papers

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links

Available for collaboration
Content generated · 14 days ago