Emanuele Marciano
University of Pisa, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana
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142
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About
Dr. Emanuele Marciano is a pioneering surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in colorectal surgery, particularly through the application of robotic platforms. His major contributions center on refining robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer, demonstrating that the newer da Vinci Xi® system offers significant advantages over its predecessor, the Si®, in terms of precision and short-term outcomes (66 citations). He has also systematically investigated functional outcomes, showing that robot-assisted TME better preserves sexual and urinary functions compared to pure laparoscopic approaches (22 citations). Beyond oncology, Dr. Marciano has expanded robotic applications to complex procedures, including the excision of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) of the stomach regardless of size or location (19 citations), and hand-assisted hybrid laparoscopic-robotic total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (18 citations). His forward-looking work includes insights into robotic colonoscopy and modern lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (12 citations). Through these studies, Dr. Marciano has established himself as a leading voice in robotic colorectal surgery, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is achievable with minimally invasive technology to improve patient recovery and quality of life.
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