Papers
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Total Citations
894
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About
Dr. Pietro Piazzolla is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of precision urologic oncology, specializing in the integration of augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and three-dimensional (3D) modeling into robotic surgery. His major contributions center on developing and validating novel intraoperative tools that enhance surgical accuracy during complex procedures like robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and radical prostatectomy. Notably, his work on hyperaccuracy 3D reconstruction (HA3D™) technology has revolutionized how surgeons visualize hidden anatomical targets, with his landmark 2019 study on AR-guided partial nephrectomy for complex tumors (PADUA ≥10) accumulating 188 citations. Dr. Piazzolla has further advanced the field by pioneering deep learning frameworks for real-time 3D model registration and automatic AR overlay, as demonstrated in his 2021 and 2022 papers (86 and 37 citations, respectively). His research consistently demonstrates reduced positive surgical margins and improved nerve-sparing outcomes, with multiple studies exceeding 100 citations. By bridging computer vision, machine learning, and surgical practice, Dr. Piazzolla is shaping the future of "precision surgery," making him a leading voice in next-generation urologic robotics.
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- 53D imaging applications for robotic urologic surgery: an ESUT YAUWP review68 citations · 2019
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