Raquel Mega

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Raquel Mega is a pioneering surgeon whose work is redefining the frontiers of minimally invasive transplant surgery. Her primary research focus lies in the development and clinical application of robotic-assisted techniques for complex hepatobiliary and transplant procedures. Mega’s most significant contribution is her leadership in the first European series of full robotic whole graft liver transplantation, a landmark achievement detailed in her highly cited 2024 paper. This work demonstrates the technical feasibility and safety of a fully robotic approach for whole liver grafts, challenging the traditional open surgery paradigm and offering potential benefits in reduced recovery time and surgical trauma. With 35 citations in just its first year, this paper signals a paradigm shift in transplant surgery. Her achievements represent a major step forward in making advanced, less invasive surgical options available to a broader patient population, positioning her as a key innovator in the next generation of transplant medicine.