Maria Chiara Petrone
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
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About
Dr. Maria Chiara Petrone is a leading surgical researcher whose work centers on pancreatic surgery, geriatric oncology, and the systemic impact of public health crises on surgical care. Her most influential contribution challenges conventional surgical dogma by demonstrating that “biological age”—rather than chronological age—is the critical determinant of outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy in octogenarians. This landmark study, with 23 citations, has reshaped preoperative risk assessment for elderly patients, advocating for personalized, physiology-based candidacy over age-based exclusion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Petrone spearheaded a multicenter Italian analysis of 1,423 pancreatic surgeries across ten tertiary referral centers, quantifying how the pandemic disrupted surgical volumes and outcomes. This work, cited 10 times, provided essential data for healthcare system resilience planning. Her research bridges the gap between high-risk surgical oncology and real-world clinical logistics, offering evidence that improves both patient selection and system preparedness. Dr. Petrone’s work is distinguished by its pragmatic focus on translating complex clinical data into actionable guidelines, making her a vital voice in modern pancreatic surgery.
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