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Donatella Di Fabrizio is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery in children and infants. Her work addresses one of the most technically challenging frontiers in minimally invasive surgery — adapting robotic systems, originally designed for adult patients, to the unique anatomical and physiological demands of the pediatric population. Di Fabrizio's most influential contributions focus on understanding and minimizing conversion rates in pediatric robotic-assisted surgery, with her 2021 study on conversions accumulating 22 citations and her complementary 2020 analysis identifying causative factors garnering 12 citations. Her research on complex reconstructive procedures, including laparoscopic robotic-assisted ileal J-pouch-anorectal anastomosis in children, demonstrates her expertise in technically demanding colorectal interventions. With 12 citations, her 2023 investigation into early and long-term complications provides critical safety data that is shaping clinical protocols worldwide. Her recent meta-analysis comparing single-port and multi-port robotic approaches signals her commitment to pushing the boundaries of surgical innovation. Collectively, her body of work is helping establish evidence-based standards for pediatric robotic surgery, offering safer, less invasive options for some of the most vulnerable surgical patients.