Francesca Papini

About

Francesca Papini is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focused expertise in the management of endometriosis and endometrial cancer. Her research centers on the integration of cutting-edge technologies—specifically robotic-assisted laparoscopy and indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging—to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. Dr. Papini’s major contributions include pioneering the clinical use of ICG for real-time assessment of bowel perfusion during complex endometriosis resections, a technique detailed in her most-cited work (12 citations). She has also been instrumental in validating sentinel-lymph-node mapping with ICG in robotic surgery for early endometrial cancer, offering a less morbid alternative to full lymphadenectomy. Her work consistently demonstrates how robotic platforms provide superior 3D visualization and dexterity, particularly for deep infiltrating endometriosis. With a cumulative citation count reflecting her growing influence, Dr. Papini’s research is shaping the standard of care for complex benign and malignant gynecologic conditions, bridging the gap between technological innovation and tangible surgical benefit.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Clinical Use of Indocyanine Green in Bowel Endometriosis Surgery

   12 citations · 2020
2. 2
   The role of robotics in the management of endometriosis

   7 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Sentinel-lymph-node mapping with indocyanine green in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for early endometrial cancer: a retrospective analysis.

   5 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Robotic surgery for endometriosis

   2 citations · 2020

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