Roberto Mario Scarpa
Università Campus Bio-Medico, Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga, Campus Bio Medico University Hospital
Papers
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Total Citations
590
H-Index
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About
Roberto Mario Scarpa is a prominent urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotic technology, and surgical education. Based at an Italian academic institution, Scarpa has made significant contributions to the field of robotic-assisted urology, with a particular focus on radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy. His landmark prospective randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, which has accumulated over 106 citations, provided critical five-year outcome data that helped shape contemporary surgical decision-making. Scarpa has also emerged as an early adopter and leading voice in evaluating the Hugo RAS robotic system, authoring multiple foundational studies on its clinical applications, trocar placement protocols, and simulation-based training — collectively garnering over 130 citations within just one year of publication. His research extends to managing post-prostatectomy complications, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Notably, Scarpa responded rapidly to the COVID-19 pandemic, producing widely cited work — surpassing 150 citations combined — examining its disruptive impact on urology residency training and identifying opportunities for positive adaptation, demonstrating his deep commitment to the next generation of surgical specialists.
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Top Papers
- 1Slowdown of urology residents’ learning curve during the COVID‐19 emergency130 citations · 2020
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- 9How Can the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to Positive Changes in Urology Residency?22 citations · 2020
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