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Fabio Caniglia is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. His research centers on the application of robotic assistance to complex procedures, particularly major hepatectomies and pancreaticoduodenectomies. Caniglia’s major contributions include providing the first systematic evidence that laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy is both feasible and safe, a landmark study that has garnered 195 citations and reshaped clinical practice. He further demonstrated the superiority of robotic-assisted techniques over traditional open surgery for total pancreatectomy through a rigorous case-matched study, and his multi-institutional comparative analysis of laparoscopic versus robot-assisted major hepatectomies—cited 121 times—established critical perioperative benchmarks. His work on navigating the learning curve for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy offers a roadmap for surgeons transitioning from open to robotic approaches, emphasizing competency and mastery. By systematically evaluating outcomes for tumors in challenging posterosuperior liver segments and performing innovative procedures like the robotic distal splenorenal shunt, Caniglia has expanded the boundaries of what is surgically possible. His cumulative impact, reflected in over 450 citations, positions him as a leading authority in robotic surgery, driving the adoption of less invasive, safer techniques for complex abdominal operations.