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Total Citations
234
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About
Alex Federico is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic surgery for gynecologic oncology, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive approaches for cervical, ovarian, and recurrent cancers. His major contributions include pioneering the use of robotic techniques for radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer, demonstrating comparable outcomes to laparoscopic methods in a case-matched study (73 citations). He has also significantly advanced the field by showing the safety and feasibility of robotic surgery in elderly and very elderly patients (58 citations), challenging age-related surgical barriers. Federico’s work extends to complex salvage lymphadenectomy (44 citations) and aortic lymphadenectomy (17 citations), expanding the scope of robotic applications. His recent comprehensive review on robotic surgery in ovarian cancer (24 citations) underscores his leadership in adapting minimally invasive techniques for this lethal disease, while his 2024 studies on recurrent gynecologic cancers and rectosigmoid resection with totally intracorporeal anastomosis highlight his ongoing innovation. With a cumulative impact of over 230 citations, Federico’s research has been instrumental in establishing robotic surgery as a viable, less invasive option across the spectrum of gynecologic malignancies, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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- 2Robotic Surgery in Elderly and Very Elderly Gynecologic Cancer Patients58 citations · 2018
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- 4Robotic surgery in ovarian cancer24 citations · 2023
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