Alessandro Furlanetto
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Alessandro Furlanetto is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose work is redefining the limits of minimally invasive surgery for complex liver and bile duct cancers. His primary research focuses on robotic hepatectomy and biliary reconstruction, particularly for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA)—a notoriously difficult malignancy traditionally treated only with open surgery due to the need for oncologic radicality and complex reconstruction. Furlanetto’s landmark 2021 study, cited 48 times, presents the first Western series demonstrating the feasibility and safety of a fully robotic approach for pCCA, challenging the long-held standard of care. This work addresses the severe morbidity and mortality rates (up to 27.5%) associated with open procedures, offering a path toward reduced complications without compromising oncologic outcomes. By systematically documenting this pioneer series, Furlanetto has provided crucial evidence that robotic techniques can extend to the most demanding hepatobiliary resections. His contributions are shaping a new frontier in surgical oncology, inspiring further investigation into minimally invasive strategies for traditionally open-only operations.
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