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Pierluigi Bove, MD

Pierluigi Bove, MD

University of Rome Tor Vergata

Rome, Italy

Pierluigi Bove, MD, is an associate professor of urology at the Tor Vergata University of Rome in Italy. He graduated from the Tor Vergata University of Rome in medicine and surgery and earned a post-graduate degree in urology. Dr. Bove completed a research fellowship under Prof. Louis R. Kavoussi at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed a surgical fellowship under Prof. Fernando J. Kim at the University of Colorado Denver and a masterclass in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy under Prof. Guy Vallancien at the Université René Descartes in Paris, France. Dr. Bove earned a Second Level Master’s Degree in andrology at the University of Pisa in Italy and is qualified as a console surgeon for the da Vinci® surgical system.

Dr. Bove is a member of several scientific societies, including Società Italiana di Urologia (SIU), European Association of Urology (EAU), Italian Endourology Association (IEA) and Italian Group for Advanced Laparo-Endoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery (AGILE). He is author and co-author of approximately 150 scientific publications (H-index 28, www.scopus.com, last update October 2023); furthermore, he is the principal investigator for several scientific studies. He is a member of the scientific board of Associazione Italiana di Endourologia (IEA), Italian Group for Advanced Laparo‐Endoscopic Surgery (AGILE), Torvergata Oncoscience Research (TOR) group, Surgical Advisory Board Boston Scientific – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and several multicentric research groups. Dr. Bove has performed over 4,500 major urological surgery procedures as first operator, primarily with a minimally invasive approach (pure laparoscopic or robot-assisted).

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Talks by Pierluigi Bove, MD

Early Continence Recovery after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Role of Prostatic Shape

Early Continence Recovery after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Role of Prostatic Shape

Posted by | Oct 2024

Pierluigi Bove, MD, explores the role of prostatic shape in continence preservation and recovery after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Dr. Bove begins with a review of the key preoperative anatomical landmarks and how they inform surgical strategy.

Dr. Bove presents data supporting the relationship between preoperative Membranous Urethral Length (MUL,) bladder neck preservation, prostatic shape, and continence recovery post-RARP. He notes that preserving as much of the MUL and bladder neck as possible led to significantly higher rates of continence. Additionally, he notes that prostates with no membranous urethral overlap, or “apple-shaped” prostates, had the best urinary continence recovery.

Dr. Bove concludes by presenting video examples of RARP surgical strategies which preserve/ promote continence recovery. He presents common complications during RARP and examples of how his institution has compensated for them.

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Laser Selection for HoLEP

Laser Selection for HoLEP

Posted by | Sep 2024

Pierluigi Bove, MD, discusses the selection of lasers for Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), focusing on the evolution and advancements in laser technology since 1995. In this 9-minute presentation, Bove emphasizes that the choice of laser depends on personal preference and experience, technical features, and economic considerations. Dr. Bove considers the Holmium laser the gold standard for BPH surgery due to its versatility in treating various prostate sizes and conditions such as stones.

The discussion then shifts to a comparison between the traditional Holmium laser and newer technologies like the Thulium laser with pulse modulation. Bove presents evidence suggesting that the MOSES effect, available with Holmium lasers, can improve intraoperative hemostasis, shorten operative time, and enhance outcomes.

Ultimately, the selection of the appropriate laser for prostate enucleation depends on various factors, including the surgeon’s familiarity with the technology, the type of procedure, and resource availability.

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Early Continence Recovery After Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Role of Prostatic Shape

Early Continence Recovery After Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Role of Prostatic Shape

Posted by | Aug 2024

Pierluigi Bove, MD, explores the role of prostatic shape in continence preservation and recovery after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Dr. Bove begins with a review of the key preoperative anatomical landmarks and how they inform surgical strategy.

Dr. Bove presents data supporting the relationship between preoperative Membranous Urethral Length (MUL,) bladder neck preservation, prostatic shape, and continence recovery post-RARP. He notes that preserving as much of the MUL and bladder neck as possible led to significantly higher rates of continence. Additionally, he notes that prostates with no membranous urethral overlap, or “apple-shaped” prostates, had the best urinary continence recovery.

Dr. Bove concludes by presenting video examples of RARP surgical strategies which preserve/ promote continence recovery. He presents common complications during RARP and examples of how his institution has compensated for them.

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Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Complex Cases: Planning the Surgical Strategy

Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Complex Cases: Planning the Surgical Strategy

Posted by | Aug 2024

Pierluigi Bove, MD, discusses robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy, focusing on its application in complex renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cases. He begins by outlining the critical factors influencing the decision to use surgery to treat RCC.

Dr. Bove addresses the challenges that surgeons need to address when surgically treating complex RCC, including tumor size, location, and proximity to vital structures. He discusses strategies to tumor location, renal anatomic complexity, and other potential complications

He concludes with video demonstrations of robotic-assisted RCC surgery in practice. He highlights the benefits of robotic surgery, and illustrates how combining it with the surgeon’s skill results in the best outcome for the patient.

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