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Pierluigi Lelli Chiesa is a pioneering figure in pediatric robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), with a research focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex congenital and urological conditions in children. His major contributions include systematically analyzing conversion rates in pediatric RAS to identify risk factors and improve surgical safety, as evidenced by his most-cited work (12 citations). He has also led a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the minimally invasive vascular hitch procedure for treating extrinsic ureteropelvic junction obstruction caused by crossing polar vessels, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional pyeloplasty. Notably, he authored the first detailed case report of a robot-assisted resection of gastric duplication cysts in a child, demonstrating the feasibility of RAS for rare gastrointestinal anomalies. His multicenter observational study on the rise of pediatric robotic surgery in Italy highlights his role in documenting and promoting the adoption of these technologies across national centers. With a growing citation impact, Chiesa’s work is instrumental in establishing evidence-based protocols and expanding the boundaries of robotic surgery in pediatric populations, making him a key reference for surgeons and researchers in the field.