Antonella Ficorilli

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Antonella Ficorilli is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence and clinical surgery, with a primary focus on the ethical frameworks governing autonomous medical action. Her most cited work, the 2023 white paper "Ethics and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence in clinical surgery," has garnered 27 citations, establishing her as a key contributor to the global conversation on AI ethics in medicine. As a member of the Artificial Intelligence Surgery (AIS) task force and the AIS Editorial Board Study Group on Ethics, Ficorilli helped forge a consensus on the critical trustworthiness and ethical considerations of AI-driven surgical tools. Her research addresses the pressing need for transparent, accountable, and patient-centered AI systems, ensuring that technological advancement does not outpace ethical oversight. By bridging the gap between computational innovation and clinical integrity, Ficorilli’s work provides a foundational roadmap for surgeons, engineers, and policymakers navigating the complexities of autonomous action in the operating room. Her contributions are essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the responsible integration of AI into high-stakes surgical environments.