Bernardo Boffi

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

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Bernardo Boffi is a pioneer in robotic-assisted gastrointestinal oncology, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for esophageal and gastric cancers. His major contributions center on demonstrating the safety, feasibility, and technical reproducibility of complex robotic procedures, particularly the Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy and gastrectomy for malignancy. In his landmark 2015 paper, "Robot‐sewn Ivor‐Lewis anastomosis: preliminary experience and technical details" (28 citations), Boffi provided the first detailed technical description and early outcomes of a fully robot-sewn intra-thoracic anastomosis, addressing a critical gap in the literature and offering a standardized approach that has since guided other surgeons. His subsequent 2016 work, "Robot-assisted gastrectomy for cancer" (13 citations), further expanded the evidence base for robotic gastrectomy, emphasizing oncologic safety and perioperative outcomes. Through these contributions, Boffi has helped establish robotic platforms as viable, precise tools in upper GI cancer surgery, reducing invasiveness while maintaining oncologic standards. His work remains a foundational reference for surgeons adopting robotic techniques, underscoring his role as a technical innovator and educator in the field.