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Dr. Concetta Cacace is a pioneering surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. Her primary research focuses on the development and refinement of robotic techniques for complex pancreatic resections, particularly for cancer. Dr. Cacace’s major contributions include the creation of the PD-ROBOSCORE, a novel difficulty scoring system for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, which is crucial for the safe, stepwise implementation of this advanced procedure. She has also demonstrated the feasibility and safety of highly complex maneuvers, such as the resection and reconstruction of the spleno-mesenteric junction and major peripancreatic arteries during robotic pancreatectomy. Her work on robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy with vascular resection has shown that high-volume centers can achieve superior R0 resection rates for borderline resectable tumors. With her most cited paper accumulating 34 citations, Dr. Cacace is a leading voice in the field, providing the technical roadmap and safety protocols that enable other surgeons to adopt these life-saving, minimally invasive approaches.