Alice Pecorino
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Dr. Alice Pecorino is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing functional outcomes after minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery. Her most cited work, a multicenter prospective study comparing robotic and transanal total mesorectal excision, has garnered 33 citations for its rigorous assessment of sexual, anorectal, and urinary function—critical quality-of-life endpoints often overlooked in oncologic trials. Dr. Pecorino’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that advanced surgical techniques can preserve urogenital and anorectal integrity without compromising oncologic safety, directly challenging the historical primacy of survival metrics alone. By systematically evaluating functional recovery after low anterior resection, she has provided evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making, helping patients and clinicians weigh the trade-offs between approaches. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the conversation from mere survival to survivorship, emphasizing the importance of long-term functional outcomes. Dr. Pecorino’s research continues to shape the evolution of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, and her prospective study design serves as a model for future comparative effectiveness research in surgical oncology.
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