Cristina Modesti

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Cristina Modesti is a pioneering bariatric surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive metabolic surgery. Her primary research focuses on the feasibility and standardization of robotic-assisted bariatric procedures, with a particular emphasis on advancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. Her landmark study, "Feasibility of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with the novel robotic platform HUGO™ RAS" (2023, 21 citations), represents a significant milestone in the field. In this work, Modesti and her team were the first to demonstrate the safe and effective application of the HUGO™ RAS platform for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a complex procedure traditionally performed with older robotic systems. This contribution not only expands the surgical toolkit for treating severe obesity but also establishes a new benchmark for robotic-assisted bariatric surgery. By rigorously documenting the initial clinical outcomes, Modesti has provided a critical proof-of-concept that paves the way for broader adoption of this innovative technology. Her work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, minimally invasive techniques, and metabolic disease management.