Papers
25
Total Citations
1,022
H-Index
15
About
Antonello Forgione is a pioneering surgical innovator whose career sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotics, and advanced surgical technology. His research spans laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, image-guided surgery, and the biomechanics of surgical intervention, with particular focus on oncological and gastrointestinal applications. Forgione's most impactful contribution is his involvement in the landmark DIPLOMA study (2017, 280 citations), a landmark international comparison of minimally invasive versus open distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, helping to define modern standards for pancreatic cancer surgery. His early work on needle insertion forces (2004, 101 citations) laid critical groundwork for understanding the mechanics of percutaneous procedures, while his contributions to the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons' consensus on surgical robotics (2014, 139 citations) helped shape European clinical policy. Beyond the operating room, Forgione has explored beating heart robotic cardiac surgery, microrobotics for natural orifice surgery, and 3D soft tissue reconstruction for robotic platforms. His most recent work on ultrasound-guided robotic procedures (2024, 45 citations) reflects a sustained commitment to pushing surgical precision forward. With hundreds of cumulative citations, his career represents a defining voice in twenty-first-century surgical innovation.
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Top Papers
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- 3IN VIVO STUDY OF FORCES DURING NEEDLE INSERTIONS101 citations · 2004
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- 5Ultrasound-guided robotic surgical procedures: a systematic review45 citations · 2024
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- 7Motion Prediction for Computer-Assisted Beating Heart Surgery45 citations · 2009
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