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Dr. Gianluca Spena
Email: spena.dr@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori – IRCCS "Fondazione G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Research Interests: urological cancers, robotic surgery
Summary
Robotic-assisted surgery has become a cornerstone in the treatment of urologic malignancies, offering advantages in terms of precision, recovery time, and surgical outcomes. The recent evolution toward single-port (SP) robotic platforms represents a significant step forward in the pursuit of less invasive yet effective surgical interventions. This technology reduces the number of incisions while preserving the dexterity and visualization offered by multiport systems. In urologic oncology, SP surgery is gaining traction across procedures such as radical prostatectomy, partial and radical nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, and radical cystectomy other than lymph node dissections (RPLND, ILND).
This Special Issue aims to explore the clinical impact, technical advancements, and future directions of single-port robotic surgery in the management of urologic cancers. By gathering contributions from leading centers and experts, the issue will serve as a resource for urologists, oncologists, and surgical teams evaluating or implementing SP systems in oncologic practice.
Suggested themes include:
· SP robotic radical prostatectomy, cystectomy, and nephrectomy: techniques and outcomes
· SP nephroureterectomy and upper tract urothelial carcinoma
· Comparison between SP and multiport robotic approaches
· Learning curves and training strategies in SP urologic oncology
· Innovations in SP technology and instrumentation
· Patient selection, perioperative pathways, and cost-effectiveness
We welcome original research, technical notes, reviews, and expert opinions.
Keywords
urothelial carcinoma, urological cancers, robotic surgery, single-Port
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