Francesco Marino

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Francesco Marino is a pioneering researcher in robotic and telesurgery, with a primary focus on advancing minimally invasive thoracic procedures. His major contributions center on the preclinical validation of the TELELAP/ALF-X system, a novel robotic telesurgical platform distinguished by two key innovations: integrated tactile perception, engineered to restore haptic feedback lost in conventional robotic surgery, and eye-tracking camera control. In his seminal 2014 work, Marino reported the first major thoracic procedure—a pulmonary lobectomy with mediastinal lymph node dissection—performed in an ovine model using this system. His studies, cited over 20 times, provided critical proof-of-concept data demonstrating that the TELELAP/ALF-X could replicate the safety and efficacy of standard thoracoscopy while offering enhanced ergonomics and sensory feedback. By systematically evaluating this platform in animal models, Marino laid essential groundwork for translating next-generation robotic systems into clinical practice, addressing long-standing limitations in surgical telepresence. His work remains a foundational reference for researchers developing haptic-enabled, remotely operated surgical tools, positioning him as a key figure in the evolution of telerobotic surgery.