Bianca Bechini

University of Pisa, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana

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Bianca Bechini is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of robotic hepatobiliary surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive approaches for complex liver and pancreatic procedures. Her major contributions center on advancing robotic-assisted techniques for the most challenging oncologic resections, particularly for hilar cholangiocarcinoma—a notoriously difficult cancer requiring intricate biliary reconstruction. In her landmark 2023 review on robotic hepatectomy with biliary reconstruction for Bismuth type III and IV hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Bechini demonstrated that robotic-assisted surgery can achieve the oncologic rigor of open surgery while offering patients the benefits of minimally invasive approaches, a critical advancement given that surgical resection remains the only chance for long-term survival in these patients. Her work has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited paper accumulating 4 citations in just two years, reflecting the immediate relevance of her findings to the surgical community. Bechini has also systematically evaluated single-site robotic liver resection and pioneered the use of barbed sutures for hepaticojejunostomy in robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, a technical innovation that streamlines one of the most delicate steps in pancreatic surgery. Through these contributions, Bechini is shaping the future of robotic hepatobiliary surgery, pushing the boundaries of what is technically achievable while prioritizing patient outcomes.