A Salzano

University of Turin

Papers

3

Total Citations

21

H-Index

2

About

A Salzano is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a primary focus on bariatric and esophageal procedures. Their work critically evaluates the clinical and economic value of advanced surgical technologies, particularly the daVinci Xi® robotic system. A key contribution is their cost-effectiveness analysis of revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, comparing laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches—a study that has garnered 11 citations for addressing a controversial area in bariatric surgery. Salzano also made significant strides in esophageal surgery, publishing a highly cited analysis of the learning curve for Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE) with a side-to-side semi-mechanical anastomosis. Demonstrating a commitment to surgical education, their most recent work (2025) provides a comparative study of residents’ skills in using the daVinci Xi, highlighting the urgent need for standardized robotic training curricula. Through these impactful studies, Salzano is shaping best practices for the safe, effective, and economically viable adoption of robotic surgery.

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H-Index
3
Papers
21
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Cost-effectiveness analysis of revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: laparoscopic vs. robot assisted
11 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of Turin

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