Antonino Spinelli
Papers
15
Total Citations
351
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About
Antonino Spinelli is a leading colorectal surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, surgical robotics, and oncological outcomes. Based at a prominent European institution, Spinelli has dedicated his career to advancing the technical and evidence-based foundations of colorectal surgery, with particular focus on rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). His most influential contribution — a pioneering 2017 study on a novel robotic platform with haptic feedback (97 citations) — established early proof of concept for next-generation surgical robotics. Subsequent work has systematically interrogated whether robotic approaches offer meaningful advantages over laparoscopic total mesorectal excision, culminating in rigorous meta-analyses and a landmark European multi-arm trial comparing open, laparoscopic, robotic, and transanal TME techniques in high-risk patients. His 2025 randomized controlled trial on indocyanine green fluorescence angiography addresses one of colorectal surgery's most feared complications — anastomotic leak — with direct clinical implications. Spinelli also champions surgical education, having co-authored an international consensus on reporting robotic surgery videos, and has embraced emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence in colorectal practice. With over 300 cumulative citations across these works, his research consistently shapes how surgeons worldwide approach complex colorectal procedures.
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- 6Robotic Surgery in Inflammatory Bowel Disease24 citations · 2020
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- 9Training for Minimally Invasive Surgery for IBD: A Current Need12 citations · 2021
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