Italian hospitals highlight robotic urology procedures

The Morgagni‑Pierantoni Hospital in Forlì was featured in a Rai 1 special on prostate health, presented by Alberto Angela. The program showcased modern diagnostic tools and high‑precision robotic surgery, with Dr Roberta Gunelli, director of urology, explaining how robotic techniques improve outcomes while preserving quality of life.

At the University Hospital of Pescara, a single robot‑assisted operation removed both a kidney tumor and a prostate tumor from a 67‑year‑old patient. The procedure, led by Dr Roberto Renzetti and his urology team, combined a partial nephrectomy and a radical prostatectomy in one four‑hour session, avoiding a second surgery and reducing overall recovery time.