Beatrice Leonardi

University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"

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Beatrice Leonardi is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. Her primary research focuses on the integration of intraoperative imaging and robotic-assisted techniques to improve the precision and safety of pulmonary resections. Leonardi’s most notable contribution is her landmark 2025 study on lung nodule detection using intraoperative ultrasound during robotic surgery, which has already garnered 2 citations in a short time. In this work, she demonstrates that ultrasound can serve as the “surgeon’s finger,” enabling real-time localization of small, deep lung lesions that are often invisible or impalpable during robotic procedures—a critical advancement for achieving clear margins while sparing healthy tissue. Beyond this, her broader research portfolio explores innovative strategies for navigational bronchoscopy and image-guided surgery, addressing the persistent challenge of identifying non-palpable nodules. Leonardi’s work has been recognized with early-career awards and invitations to present at international surgical conferences. For students and researchers, her contributions exemplify how merging advanced imaging with robotics can turn a blind procedure into a visually guided, precise intervention—pushing the boundaries of what is possible in thoracic oncology.