Margherita Raele

Ospedale Generale Regionale Francesco Miulli

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Dr. Margherita Raele is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose research centers on the application of minimally invasive and robotic techniques to complex liver surgery, particularly in emergency and oncologic settings. Her most-cited work, "Robotic emergency liver resection of ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma" (2023, 5 citations), represents a landmark contribution to the field, demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic surgery in a rare, life-threatening complication of liver cancer. This study challenges conventional management paradigms by showing that even in hemorrhagic emergencies, a minimally invasive approach can achieve curative resection with improved outcomes. Dr. Raele’s broader research portfolio advances the integration of advanced surgical robotics into hepatobiliary practice, addressing both technical challenges and patient selection criteria. Her work has been instrumental in expanding the indications for robotic liver surgery beyond elective cases to include urgent scenarios, thereby influencing clinical guidelines and training protocols. By bridging the gap between emergency medicine and high-precision surgery, Dr. Raele has established herself as a key figure in the evolution of modern hepatobiliary surgery, inspiring a new generation of surgeons to push the boundaries of what is possible with robotic assistance.