Alessia Ferrarese
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Alessia Ferrarese is a leading voice in the ethical and legal dimensions of robotic surgery, focusing on the critical intersection of patient autonomy and technological risk. Her work has fundamentally reshaped how the surgical community approaches informed consent and liability in the robotic era. Her most-cited research, including a landmark 2016 paper on informed consent (52 citations), establishes a pioneering three-part framework to ensure patients fully understand the unique risks of robot-assisted procedures. Ferrarese’s impact extends to clarifying the surgeon’s legal responsibility during system malfunctions, a topic addressed in her highly influential 2016 study (51 citations). By systematically reviewing the literature, she provided a crucial legal roadmap distinguishing between surgeon error and device failure, a distinction with profound implications for malpractice and patient safety. Through these contributions, Ferrarese has not only advanced surgical ethics but also provided essential guidance for practitioners navigating the complex legal landscape of modern surgery, making her a key authority on the responsible integration of robotic technology into clinical practice.
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