Papers
44
Total Citations
993
H-Index
19
About
Benedetto Ielpo is a distinguished surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive abdominal surgery, with particular expertise in robotic and laparoscopic approaches to pancreatic and colorectal procedures. His research consistently addresses critical questions about the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of emerging surgical technologies compared to conventional open techniques. Ielpo's most impactful contributions center on minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, including his involvement in the internationally validated EGUMIPS guidelines (2023, 117 citations), which established evidence-based standards for laparoscopic and robotic pancreatectomy worldwide. His pioneering comparative studies on robotic distal pancreatectomy — spanning clinical outcomes, benchmark values, and cost analyses — have collectively garnered hundreds of citations, providing surgeons with essential data to guide platform selection. Notably, he co-authored the first reported totally robotic ALPPS procedure in 2015, demonstrating his commitment to surgical innovation at the frontier of complexity. Beyond pancreatic surgery, Ielpo has made meaningful contributions to robotic rectal cancer surgery, publishing influential cost-effectiveness analyses that inform resource allocation decisions in modern surgical units. His ongoing involvement in the DIPLOMA-2 international randomized controlled trial underscores his commitment to generating the highest-quality evidence. Across his career, his work has shaped how minimally invasive surgery is practiced and evaluated globally.
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- 4First ALPPS procedure using a total robotic approach55 citations · 2015
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