Papers
7
Total Citations
120
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Susanna Cattarino is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes for patients with prostate and kidney cancers. Her research is centered on refining surgical techniques—particularly robot-assisted radical prostatectomy—and identifying preoperative factors that can predict aggressive disease. In a highly cited 2015 study (38 citations), Dr. Cattarino demonstrated that low levels of circulating free and bioavailable testosterone are significant predictors of high-grade tumors in men undergoing radical prostatectomy, offering a new tool for risk stratification. She has also been at the forefront of surgical education, authoring a pivotal 2016 study (21 citations) that validated the use of virtual-reality simulators for training in robotic surgery, a finding that has helped shape modern surgical curricula. Her prospective analyses have clarified how operative time and blood loss influence surgical margins and functional recovery, while her critical review on nephron-sparing surgery (2022) provides a comprehensive guide for preserving renal function in kidney cancer patients. Through more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications and contributions to national studies like Pros-IT CNR, Dr. Cattarino’s work directly impacts clinical decision-making and surgical training, making her a respected voice in oncologic urology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7