Salvatore Parrulli

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Salvatore Parrulli is a pioneering figure in ophthalmic surgery, whose research centers on the intersection of robotics, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and vitreoretinal interventions. His most impactful work, a 2021 study on an instrument-integrated OCT-based distance sensor for robotic vitreoretinal surgery, has garnered 26 citations and stands as a landmark contribution to the field. In this single-center interventional study, Parrulli and his team demonstrated the efficacy of a novel distance sensor integrated with the Preceyes Surgical System, enabling unprecedented precision during delicate retinal procedures. By quantifying the sensor’s ability to maintain safe instrument-to-tissue distances, his research directly addresses one of the most critical challenges in robotic eye surgery: avoiding iatrogenic damage. This work not only validates the clinical utility of real-time OCT feedback but also paves the way for safer, more autonomous robotic systems in ophthalmology. Parrulli’s contributions are reshaping vitreoretinal surgery, offering a tangible path toward enhanced surgical accuracy and patient outcomes. His findings are essential reading for researchers and clinicians advancing robotic-assisted ophthalmic techniques.