Valerio Iacovelli
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Ospedale San Carlo, Policlinico Tor Vergata
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About
Valerio Iacovelli is a urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate cancer, with a particular focus on improving functional outcomes after radical prostatectomy. His work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons understand the relationship between prostatic anatomy and postoperative recovery. Iacovelli’s landmark 2015 study comparing 3D versus 2D laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, cited over 50 times, demonstrated that stereoscopic visualization significantly improves operative outcomes and pentafecta rates in organ-confined disease. More recently, he has pioneered the investigation of prostatic shape as a predictor of urinary continence recovery, with his 2022 single-cohort analysis and 2025 multicenter study across 10 robotic centers showing that apical morphology directly influences early continence after robot-assisted surgery. His collaborative work extends to managing complex radiation-induced ureteral strictures, where his 2024 multi-institutional analysis provides crucial guidance on minimally invasive surgical strategies. With over 80 cumulative citations, Iacovelli’s research bridges surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes, offering urologists evidence-based tools to counsel patients and refine their operative techniques for better quality of life after cancer treatment.
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