Sara Ciarletti
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About
Sara Ciarletti is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive cancer surgery. Her primary research focuses on advancing robotic techniques for prostate and bladder cancers, with a particular emphasis on optimizing functional outcomes and reducing patient morbidity. Dr. Ciarletti’s most significant contribution is the development and validation of the PERUSIA technique for robotic radical prostatectomy—a novel, intrafascial approach designed to enhance nerve-sparing and continence preservation. Her seminal paper on this technique has garnered 24 citations, establishing it as a reference point in the field. Beyond prostate surgery, she has made critical contributions to patient selection for focal therapy, analyzing predictive factors for treatment failure to combat overtreatment of indolent prostate cancer. Her work on robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion, using a mechanical stapler, has also been influential, with studies prospectively evaluating early and late complications to improve safety and recovery. Through these efforts, Dr. Ciarletti is driving the evolution of robotic urology toward more precise, patient-tailored interventions.
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