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Alice Francescato is a pioneering surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of robotic surgery, particularly in the fields of colorectal and pancreatic procedures, as well as its nascent application in emergency settings. Her major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of full robotic multivisceral resections, as evidenced by her most-cited work, "Full robotic multivisceral resections: the Modena experience and literature review" (12 citations). This foundational study has helped establish a roadmap for complex, multi-organ robotic interventions. Dr. Francescato is also at the forefront of expanding the technology into uncharted territory. She is the lead author of the protocol for the ROEM study (7 citations), a landmark international, multicentre effort to systematically evaluate the role of the robotic platform in emergency surgery—a domain where its use has been largely anecdotal. Her technical expertise is further highlighted in case reports on spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy using indocyanine green fluorescence for insulinoma localization. Additionally, her work on "Training in Robotic Colorectal Surgery" (2 citations) addresses the critical need for structured curricula to train the next generation of robotic surgeons, cementing her role not only as an innovator but as a dedicated educator shaping the future of the field.