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Flaminia Sabbatini is a rising surgical researcher whose work focuses on the application of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in the treatment of complex hernias and emergency settings. Her major contributions center on evaluating the feasibility, safety, and cost-effectiveness of robotic techniques compared to traditional open surgery. Her most-cited paper, "Hospital costs of robotic-assisted and open treatment of large ventral hernias" (2024, 16 citations), challenges assumptions by rigorously comparing the financial implications of these approaches. Sabbatini has also pioneered the study of robotic surgery in acute care, with impactful papers on emergency robot-assisted repair for incarcerated inguinal hernias (11 citations) and paraesophageal hernias (3 citations), demonstrating that robotic methods can be safely and effectively deployed in urgent scenarios. Her work is notable for bridging the gap between surgical innovation and practical, real-world outcomes—addressing both clinical efficacy and economic sustainability. With a growing citation record and a focus on expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery, Sabbatini is establishing herself as a key voice in the evolution of robotic-assisted emergency and hernia surgery.