Francesca Maddalena

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Francesca Maddalena is a surgeon and researcher specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a primary focus on gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures. Her work centers on advancing robotic-assisted techniques for complex abdominal surgeries, including paraesophageal hernia repair, colorectal resections, and sleeve gastrectomy. In her highly cited 2020 case report on robotic voluminous paraesophageal hernia repair, she demonstrated the feasibility and safety of the robotic approach for challenging hernias, contributing to the growing evidence base for robotic surgery in foregut disease. Her comparative study of right hemicolectomy (laparoscopic vs. robotic) provided early insights into short-term oncological outcomes, helping to validate robotic colorectal surgery. Additionally, her preliminary experience comparing robotic and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy added valuable data to the bariatric literature. With her most cited paper accumulating 21 citations, Maddalena’s work is shaping the conversation around the adoption of robotic platforms in general surgery. Her research is particularly relevant for surgeons and trainees interested in the evolution of minimally invasive techniques and the integration of robotics into routine practice.