Vittorio Aprile
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa
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About
Dr. Vittorio Aprile is a thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer and myasthenia gravis. His most impactful work centers on robotic-assisted lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), where he has demonstrated that robotic approaches achieve effective nodal upstaging—a critical marker of surgical quality and accurate staging. His 2018 study on nodal upstaging in robotic lobectomy (41 citations) and his 2019 analysis of long-term oncologic outcomes (18 citations) provide compelling evidence that robotic surgery offers safe, oncologically sound results comparable to open procedures. Dr. Aprile has also contributed to the evolution of lymphadenectomy, authoring a narrative review (2021) that traces the transition from open to minimally invasive nodal dissection, addressing concerns about safety and completeness. Beyond oncology, he has investigated thymectomy for severe generalized myasthenia gravis (2023), exploring its benefits in high-risk patients. Most recently, he has pioneered the use of 3D-printed models for training in minimally invasive thoracic surgery (2025), addressing the steep learning curve for these advanced techniques. Through his work, Dr. Aprile is shaping both the practice and the pedagogy of modern thoracic surgery.
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- 1Nodal upstaging evaluation in NSCLC patients treated by robotic lobectomy41 citations · 2018
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