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Antonio Daniele Pinna is a leading figure in Italian transplant and hepatobiliary surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped national practices in minimally invasive organ procurement and liver surgery. His research centers on refining surgical techniques to improve donor outcomes and expand the pool of viable grafts. Pinna spearheaded a landmark national survey on minimally invasive liver surgery, amassing 57 citations and providing the first comprehensive snapshot of Italian practice, thereby setting a benchmark for safety and efficacy. In a highly influential multicentric study (14 citations), he investigated the complex interplay between transplant centre volume, surgical technique, and donor anatomy in living-donor nephrectomy. By analyzing data from 21 Italian centres over a decade, Pinna demonstrated that a centre’s experience and its preferred technique directly influence the selection of the right versus left kidney, challenging one-size-fits-all approaches. His work provides critical, evidence-based guidance for surgeons navigating the delicate balance between donor safety and graft quality, cementing his reputation as a key architect of modern, mini-invasive transplant protocols in Italy.