Diego Cuccurullo
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441
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About
Diego Cuccurullo is a pioneering surgeon whose work spans the frontiers of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on colorectal oncology and abdominal wall reconstruction. His landmark 2004 paper on the advantages and limits of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, with over 300 citations, established him as an early adopter and critical evaluator of robotic platforms. Cuccurullo has made significant contributions to refining surgical techniques, including the development of the robotic transabdominal retromuscular rectus diastasis (r-TARRD) repair and the advancement of single-site robotic splenectomy. His research on enterotomy closure after totally laparoscopic ileocolic anastomosis for right colon cancer, supported by a multicenter experience, has helped standardize safe practices in colorectal surgery. Demonstrating a forward-looking commitment to surgical ethics and technology, Cuccurullo also led innovative work on preserving patient privacy in surgical video analysis, using deep learning to identify out-of-body scenes. With over 440 total citations across his most influential works, his impact is evident in both clinical practice and the integration of artificial intelligence into surgical education.
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- 7Robotic-assisted single site (RASS) TAPP: an advantageous choice?8 citations · 2020
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