Liliana Minelli

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Liliana Minelli is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted techniques. Her research has been instrumental in defining the comparative effectiveness and safety of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for colonic resections. In her landmark 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis (95 citations), she provided critical evidence that robotic colectomy offers comparable outcomes to laparoscopy, helping to establish the robotic platform as a viable and increasingly preferred option for both cancer and benign diseases. Dr. Minelli further advanced the field with her detailed 2016 analysis of 108 consecutive robotic right hemicolectomies (77 citations), where she meticulously mapped the learning curve for this complex procedure. This work has been invaluable for surgical training and credentialing, offering a clear benchmark for proficiency. Through her rigorous, data-driven approach, Dr. Minelli has not only validated the role of robotics in colorectal surgery but has also provided the roadmap for its safe and effective adoption, making her a key contributor to the evolution of modern surgical practice.

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1. 1
   Robotic versus Laparoscopic Approach in Colonic Resections for Cancer and Benign Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

   95 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Robotic right hemicolectomy: Analysis of 108 consecutive procedures and multidimensional assessment of the learning curve

   77 citations · 2016

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