Carmelo Magistro

About

Carmelo Magistro is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in laparoscopic and robot-assisted gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma. His major contributions center on demonstrating the safety, feasibility, and oncologic efficacy of minimally invasive approaches for distal gastric cancer, particularly through subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection. His landmark 2010 study, cited 139 times, provided critical evidence on 5-year survival outcomes, helping to validate minimally invasive techniques against traditional open surgery. Magistro’s work also advanced the field by comparing conventional laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures, as seen in his 2008 analysis of 65 patients (67 citations), and by reporting early experiences with robotic D2 dissection in 17 patients. Beyond gastric surgery, his clinical experience with laparoscopic adrenalectomy (20 citations) showcases his broader skill in complex minimally invasive procedures. Through these contributions, Magistro has helped shape modern surgical standards, offering patients reduced recovery times without compromising oncologic outcomes, and his research remains a cornerstone for surgeons adopting advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques in gastric cancer treatment.

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1. 1
   Subtotal gastrectomy with D2 dissection by minimally invasive surgery for distal adenocarcinoma of the stomach: results and 5-year survival

   139 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Outcomes and survival after laparoscopic gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma. Analysis on 65 patients operated on by conventional or robot-assisted minimal access procedures

   67 citations · 2008
3. 3
   Outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Clinical experience with 68 patients

   20 citations · 2007
4. 4
   Robot-assisted laparoscopic gastrectomy with D2 dissection for adenocarcinoma: initial experience with 17 patients

   11 citations · 2008

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