Papers
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Total Citations
865
H-Index
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About
Alberto Bartoli is a pioneering figure in the field of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a career dedicated to advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex abdominal cancers. His research focuses on the application of robotic assistance in colorectal, gastric, and liver surgery, where he has consistently demonstrated the safety and efficacy of these technologies. Bartoli’s landmark 2009 study on robot-assisted versus traditional laparoscopic rectal resection (232 citations) provided crucial early evidence on short- and medium-term outcomes, establishing a foundation for robotic colorectal surgery. He further expanded the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery with his work on robot-assisted parenchymal-sparing liver resections (174 citations), including procedures in the challenging posterosuperior segments. His innovative pilot study on one-stage resection of colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases (89 citations) showcased a combined approach that reduces the need for multiple operations. With over 800 total citations across his top ten papers, Bartoli’s contributions have been instrumental in demonstrating that robotic systems can overcome technical limitations of conventional laparoscopy, particularly in confined anatomical spaces. His work continues to influence surgical practice, offering patients less invasive options for complex oncologic resections.
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- 5Robot-Assisted Versus Open Liver Resection in the Right Posterior Section62 citations · 2014
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- 7Extracorporeal Pringle Maneuver in Robot-Assisted Liver Surgery34 citations · 2011
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