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Daniela Di Pietrantonio is a leading figure in minimally invasive surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic and laparoscopic approaches for complex abdominal procedures. Her research primarily advances the fields of splenic surgery and hernia repair, where she has made significant contributions to understanding surgical outcomes and the learning curves associated with new technologies. In her landmark 2018 study, she conducted a retrospective comparative cohort analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic splenectomy for splenomegaly, a work that has garnered 33 citations and provides critical evidence on the role of robotic assistance in managing enlarged spleens. More recently, she has pioneered investigations into the learning curve of robotic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (rTAPP), publishing a 2023 study with 13 citations that dissects the acquisition of skills based on a surgeon’s prior robotic experience. Her 2025 work further compares learning curves and outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic rTAPP. Through these studies, Di Pietrantonio has not only clarified the practical advantages of robotic surgery but also established benchmarks for surgical training, making her research indispensable for surgeons adopting these advanced techniques.