Rossana Maffei

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Rossana Maffei is a pioneering figure in transplant surgery, with her research primarily focused on advancing robotic-assisted kidney transplantation. Her most notable contribution is the landmark study, "The road to 100: single center experience with the first 100 consecutive robotic kidney transplants," which documents the feasibility, safety, and reproducibility of this minimally invasive technique. By systematically analyzing a large, consecutive patient cohort, Maffei provided critical evidence that robotic transplantation can reduce surgical trauma, shorten recovery times, and improve cosmetic outcomes without compromising graft survival. This work has helped establish robotic kidney transplantation as a viable alternative to traditional open surgery, influencing protocols in transplant centers worldwide. Though her citation count is still growing, the significance of her single-center experience lies in its role as a foundational reference for future comparative studies and technical refinements. Maffei’s dedication to refining surgical innovation and her commitment to rigorous outcome reporting mark her as a key contributor to the evolution of modern transplant surgery.