Fabio Guarracino
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa
Papers
6
Total Citations
332
H-Index
6
About
Fabio Guarracino is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, transplantation medicine, and anesthesiology. He is best known for his groundbreaking contributions to minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques, most notably achieving the first European robotic renal transplantation in 2010 — a landmark procedure utilizing the da Vinci HDSi surgical system that has since garnered 124 citations. Building on this achievement, Guarracino went on to lead the world's first laparoscopic robot-assisted pancreas transplantation, addressing critical surgical complications that have historically limited this life-changing procedure for diabetic patients, earning 92 citations. His 2009 work on mixed reality guidance for treating splenic artery aneurysms further demonstrates his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into surgical practice. Beyond the operating theater, Guarracino has shaped clinical standards through influential consensus documents on anesthesia management in robotic urologic, gynecologic, and abdominal surgery, developed collaboratively with major Italian medical societies. These contributions, collectively spanning hundreds of citations, have established him as a leading international voice in advancing robotic-assisted surgery and its safe, evidence-based implementation across multiple surgical disciplines.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic renal transplantation: first European case124 citations · 2010
- 2Laparoscopic Robot-Assisted Pancreas Transplantation92 citations · 2011
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- 4Mixed reality for robotic treatment of a splenic artery aneurysm32 citations · 2009
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- 6Laparoscopic Robot-Assisted Pancreas Transplantation: First World Experience15 citations · 2013