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Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi (AOU Careggi), one of Italy's largest and most prestigious academic medical centers based in Florence, has established itself as a leading force in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, surgical oncology, and the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence with clinical medicine. Affiliated with the University of Florence, Careggi functions as both a major tertiary referral center and an internationally recognized research hub, with its investigators contributing to some of the most impactful multicenter studies in contemporary surgical literature. The institution's research portfolio is particularly distinguished in urological surgery, hepatopancreatic surgery, and colorectal oncology. Through landmark collaborative projects such as RECORd and RECORd 2, Careggi researchers have helped define the comparative outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, generating findings that now inform clinical guidelines worldwide. Their contributions to pancreatic surgery — including the validation of the updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score for minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy and large European multicenter comparisons of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches — have meaningfully advanced the evidence base for safer surgical technique adoption. The CLOCK randomized controlled trial further demonstrated their commitment to rigorous methodology, providing high-quality evidence on clamp versus off-clamp robot-assisted nephrectomy and its implications for renal function preservation. Beyond technique refinement, Careggi has positioned itself at the forefront of surgical innovation through development of novel anatomical classification systems, three-dimensional model–assisted surgery, and fluorescence-guided oncological procedures. Their 2020 paper interrogating AI's accountability in diagnosis — now cited over 230 times — reflects a broader institutional commitment to critical, ethically grounded engagement with emerging technologies. With an impressive citation record across more than two decades of high-impact publications, AOU Careggi offers prospective collaborators and trainees an environment where clinical excellence and translational research converge.