Claudia Piacente

Ospedale Generale Regionale Francesco Miulli

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Dr. Claudia Piacente is a pioneering surgeon advancing the frontiers of minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery, with a particular focus on expanding the boundaries of what is possible for high-risk, fragile patients. Her most notable contribution is the landmark 2023 case report, "Awake robotic liver surgery," which demonstrated for the first time that complex hepatic resections can be performed under locoregional anesthesia without general intubation. This innovative approach directly addresses the critical challenge of respiratory complications in patients too frail for conventional anesthesia, offering a curative surgical option where none previously existed. With 6 citations in a short time, this work has already sparked significant interest in the surgical and anesthesiology communities. Dr. Piacente’s research sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, enhanced recovery protocols, and patient-centered care for the elderly and comorbid populations. Her work not only showcases technical mastery but also a deep commitment to expanding surgical access for the most vulnerable—a vision that is reshaping perioperative care in hepatobiliary surgery.