In 2025, many TAU authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors who have been making immense efforts in their research fields, with a brief interview of their unique perspective and insightful view as authors.

Outstanding Authors (2025)

Gino Pigatto Filho, Hospital de Clínicas, Brazil

Outstanding Author

Gino Pigatto Filho

Gino Pigatto Filho is a Urologist in southern Brazil, and he is in the final stages of completing his PhD in Surgical Clinics at the Federal University of Paraná. His research focuses on the management of surgical waiting lists for nephrolithiasis, a chronic and highly challenging issue in our region. In clinical practice, he specializes in the treatment of urinary stones and prostate diseases. Additionally, he serves as a proctor for Endoscopic Laser Enucleation (HoLEP/ThuLEP). Beyond research and clinical practice, he is also dedicated to teaching—He is a Surgery professor for medical undergraduates at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná.

Dr. Filho believes an ideal academic paper should have a clear purpose and generate a tangible impact on society. Additionally, researchers must always uphold intellectual honesty, resisting trends or herd mentality that may compromise the integrity of scientific work.

Dr. Filho thinks that keeping writing up-to-date is an enormous challenge, and there is no easy solution. It is crucial to distinguish between real scientific advancements and mere hype—unfortunately, hype often outweighs true progress. One of the most surprising developments in recent years has been artificial intelligence (AI). Initially, AI tools were quite ineffective, but recent breakthroughs have significantly improved their capabilities. When the AI tools are used correctly, today’s technologies can compress a researcher’s week-long workload into a single day. Moreover, applying rigorous criteria when using these tools is essential, as their results are undeniably impressive.

“During my school years, linguistics was my worst subject. I struggled to connect concepts and never imagined myself writing professionally. However, life has a way of teaching resilience. After countless mistakes and learning experiences, I now find great fulfillment in both receiving and sharing knowledge through writing,” shares Dr. Filho.

(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)