Paolo Checcacci

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Papers

5

Total Citations

130

H-Index

5

About

Dr. Paolo Checcacci is a pioneering surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive abdominal surgery, with a particular focus on hepatobiliary and colorectal oncology. His major contributions lie in advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex procedures, demonstrating that these approaches can match or even surpass open surgery in safety and oncologic outcomes. Notably, his 2018 study on robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, which detailed the surgical and oncological outcomes of the first 59 cases, has garnered significant attention (44 citations), establishing a benchmark for robotic pancreas surgery. Similarly, his multicenter comparative analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy (44 citations) has provided critical evidence for the benefits of robotic assistance in colorectal surgery. Through propensity score-matched studies, Dr. Checcacci has rigorously compared robotic and open pancreatoduodenectomy, further validating the role of robotics in high-stakes operations. His work on intra-abdominal drain use in minimally invasive colectomy (11 citations) also contributes to refining postoperative care. With over 130 total citations, Dr. Checcacci is a leading voice in the transition toward safer, more effective, and less invasive surgical treatments.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
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Papers
130
Total Citations
26
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Surgical and oncological outcomes of our first 59 cases of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy
44 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 27
🏛 Institutions: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

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