Papers
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Total Citations
566
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About
Francesco Guerra is a distinguished surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery across multiple abdominal specialties. His research focuses primarily on robotic-assisted hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, colorectal procedures, and the application of emerging technologies in complex oncological operations. Guerra's most impactful contributions include pioneering work on robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, demonstrating its surgical and oncological viability in a landmark 59-case series (44 citations), and developing robotically integrated intraoperative ultrasound for hepatic malignancy resection—a technically innovative approach that redefined precision in liver surgery (40 citations). His multi-institutional analysis of robotic liver resections for colorectal metastases (42 citations) further established the legitimacy of these techniques across diverse clinical settings. Beyond individual procedures, Guerra has produced influential systematic reviews and meta-analyses comparing robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for major hepatectomy, colonic diverticular disease, and gastric cancer, synthesizing global evidence to guide clinical decision-making. His exploration of robotic surgery in organ transplantation reflects a forward-thinking perspective on technology adoption in high-stakes settings. With cumulative citations exceeding 320, Guerra's body of work represents an authoritative voice shaping the evolution of minimally invasive surgery worldwide.
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- 5Robotic Surgery of the Liver and Biliary Tract33 citations · 2018
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- 9Minimally invasive surgical approach to pancreatic malignancies24 citations · 2015
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