Stefano Moretto

Dr. Stefano Moretto

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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13 April 2024 in World Journal of Urology
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Stefano MorettoStefano Moretto
Stefano Moretto
ASA. Saita
A. Saita
CSC. M. Scoffone
C. M. Scoffone
MTM. Talso
M. Talso
BSB. K. Somani
B. K. Somani
NBN. M. Buffi
N. M. Buffi

24 November 2022 in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
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Filippo MarinoFilippo Marino
Filippo Marino
ATAngelo Totaro
Angelo Totaro
CGCarlo Gandi
Carlo Gandi
Riccardo BientinesiRiccardo Bientinesi
Riccardo Bientinesi
Stefano MorettoStefano Moretto
Stefano Moretto
Emilio SaccoEmilio Sacco
Emilio Sacco
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3 July 2024 in Journal of Robotic Surgery
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LCLudovica Cella
Ludovica Cella
GBGiuseppe Basile
Giuseppe Basile
Stefano MorettoStefano Moretto
Stefano Moretto
MPMarco Paciotti
Marco Paciotti
RHRodolfo Hurle
Rodolfo Hurle
AUAlessandro Uleri
Alessandro Uleri

26 April 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Filippo MarinoFilippo Marino
Filippo Marino
Stefano MorettoStefano Moretto
Stefano Moretto
FRFrancesco Rossi
Francesco Rossi
Carlo GandiCarlo Gandi
Carlo Gandi
Filippo GaviFilippo Gavi
Filippo Gavi
Emilio SaccoEmilio Sacco
Emilio Sacco
Background/Objectives: to assess surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed using the novel Hugo™ RAS system. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines, using PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases. Eligible papers included studies involving adult males undergoing RARP with the Hugo™ RAS platform, with at least ten patients analyzed. The pooled analysis was performed using a random-effect model. Results: Quantitative analysis was conducted on 12 studies including 579 patients. The pooled median docking time, console time, and operative time were 11 min (95% CI 7.95–14.50; I2 = 98.4%, ten studies), 142 min (95% CI 119.74–164.68; I2 = 96.5%, seven studies), and 176 min (95% CI 148.33–203.76; I2 = 96.3%, seven studies), respectively. The pooled median estimated blood loss was 223 mL (95% CI 166.75–280.17; I2 = 96.5%, eleven studies). The pooled median length of hospital stay and time to catheter removal were 2.8 days (95% CI 1.67–3.89; I2 = 100%, ten studies) and 8.3 days (95% CI 5.53–11.09; I2 = 100%, eight studies), respectively. The pooled rate of postoperative CD ≥ 2 complications was 4.1% (95% CI 1–8.5; I2 = 63.6%, eleven studies). The pooled rate of positive surgical margins and undetectable postoperative PSA were 20% (95% CI 12.6–28.5; I2 = 71.5%, nine studies) and 94.2% (95% CI 87.7–98.6; I2 = 48.9%, three studies), respectively. At three months, a pooled rate of social continence of 81.9% (95% CI 73.8–88.9; I2 = 66.7%, seven studies) was found. Erectile function at six months was 31% in one study. Conclusions: despite the preliminary nature of the evidence, this systematic review and pooled analysis underscores the feasibility, safety, and reproducibility of the Hugo™ RAS system in the context of RARP.

13 July 2024 in World Journal of Urology
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Stefano MorettoStefano Moretto
Stefano Moretto
ASA. Saita
A. Saita
CSC.M. Scoffone
C.M. Scoffone
MTM. Talso
M. Talso
BSB.K. Somani
B.K. Somani
NBN.M. Buffi
N.M. Buffi

9 May 2025 in BJU International
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Stefano MorettoStefano Moretto
Stefano Moretto
AQAlberto Quarà
Alberto Quarà
FZFederico Zorzi
Federico Zorzi
ABAlejandra Bravo‐Balado
Alejandra Bravo‐Balado
AMAideen Madden
Aideen Madden
OTOlivier Traxer
Olivier Traxer
Objective: To evaluate and synthesise the existing literature on stone dust (DUST) in endourology, focusing on its definition, creation methods, and removal techniques. Methods: A comprehensive electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed/Medline, Web Of Science, and Embase databases to identify reports published until October 2024. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐analyses guidelines were followed to identify eligible studies. The outcomes assessed included the definition of DUST, the method by which DUST was created, and how it was removed, evaluating both in vitro and in vivo studies. The review also assessed the efficacy of different laser technologies, including holmium‐yttrium‐aluminium‐garnet (Ho:YAG) laser, thulium fibre laser (TFL), and pulsed thulium‐YAG laser (p‐Tm:YAG) laser, in generating DUST and their clinical relevance in stone management. Results: The systematic review identified 43 eligible studies, revealing significant variability in the definition and evaluation of DUST. Criteria for DUST ranged from sub‐millimetre particle sizes to functional properties like floatability and aspiration capability. While Ho:YAG lasers remain widely used for stone dusting, emerging technologies such as TFL and p‐Tm:YAG lasers have shown superior efficiency in producing finer particles and reducing retropulsion. No consensus emerged regarding the settings used by surgeons and the pre‐settings provided by laser manufacturers. Conclusions: Despite the widespread use of dusting techniques in endourology, a standardised definition of DUST remains lacking, with significant variability in laser settings, particle sizes, and evacuation methods. It must be clarified whether DUST should be defined as a noun—representing a distinct entity with a precise definition—or as the result of the dusting process, in which case clear criteria are needed to characterise it accurately. Establishing standardised definitions and protocols through international consensus is crucial to optimising clinical outcomes and ensuring consistency in future research.