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Francesco De Santis is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted gastrointestinal surgery, with a primary focus on complex oncologic procedures. His major contributions lie in refining and standardizing minimally invasive techniques for the most technically demanding operations, particularly in the treatment of gastric and pancreatic cancers. De Santis has pioneered the development of fully robotic total gastrectomy with intracorporeal robot-sewn anastomosis, a procedure that addresses the critical challenge of performing a safe, reproducible anastomosis entirely within the body, thereby avoiding larger incisions. His work on robotic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy has similarly tackled the limitations of laparoscopy for this notoriously difficult surgery, demonstrating that robotic platforms can overcome traditional barriers to minimally invasive approaches in the hepatobiliary region. With his most-cited work accumulating over 19 citations, De Santis’s research has provided essential technical roadmaps for surgeons worldwide, helping to expand the boundaries of what is achievable robotically. His detailed technical considerations and step-by-step methodologies have become foundational references for surgical teams seeking to adopt these advanced, organ-sparing procedures.