Umberto Besana
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Lariana, Ospedale Sant'Anna
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About
Umberto Besana is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive oncology and functional preservation. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy, laser enucleation for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and fluorescence-guided surgery. Dr. Besana’s major contributions center on refining surgical techniques to maximize oncologic control while minimizing renal and functional damage. Notably, his 2023 study comparing indocyanine green‑marked fluorescence‑guided off‑clamp robotic partial nephrectomy to traditional ultrasound‑guided on‑clamp approaches demonstrated that fluorescence guidance can reduce warm ischemia time without compromising safety, a critical advance for nephron‑sparing surgery. In 2025, he led a head‑to‑head comparison of thulium laser enucleation (ThuLEP) versus robot‑assisted simple prostatectomy for very large prostates (≥150 ml), showing that ThuLEP offers comparable functional outcomes with a superior safety profile. While his most‑cited works currently hold 3 citations each, they represent emerging standards in high‑volume centers. Dr. Besana’s work is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and direct clinical applicability, making him a rising voice in evidence‑based urologic innovation.
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