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Allegra Ripolli is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. Her primary research areas center on robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD), a highly complex procedure for treating pancreatic and periampullary tumors. Ripolli’s major contributions include advancing the technical frontiers of RPD, particularly in cases involving superior mesenteric/portal vein resection and reconstruction—a challenging scenario often required after neoadjuvant therapy. Her 2023 paper, “Tips and tricks for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy with superior mesenteric/portal vein resection and reconstruction,” has garnered 37 citations, establishing it as a key resource for surgeons. She also developed the PD-ROBOSCORE, a novel difficulty scoring system for RPD (34 citations), which enables safe, stepwise implementation of the procedure by predicting postoperative complications. Additionally, her work on instrumentless liver suspension for retraction (2024) showcases her commitment to refining surgical ergonomics and reducing invasiveness. Through these innovations, Ripolli is not only expanding the boundaries of robotic surgery but also providing practical tools that enhance patient outcomes and surgeon training worldwide.