Francesco Matarazzo
Papers
4
Total Citations
14
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About
Francesco Matarazzo is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of robotic surgery, with a focused expertise in expanding minimally invasive techniques into complex and emergency settings. His major contributions center on the development and validation of robotic platforms for procedures traditionally considered high-risk or unsuitable for laparoscopy, such as organ-sparing gastric tumor resections and central pancreatectomies. Notably, his work integrates advanced intraoperative imaging, including ultrasound guidance and main pancreatic duct endoscopy, to enhance precision and safety. Matarazzo’s research has a tangible clinical impact, as evidenced by his most-cited paper—the ROEM protocol (7 citations)—which establishes a framework for a multicentre, international study evaluating robotic surgery in emergency general surgery, a field where its role remains underexplored. He has also demonstrated technical mastery in resecting rare retroperitoneal tumors, such as a retrocaval schwannoma. Through these efforts, Matarazzo is shaping the next frontier of robotic surgery, proving its feasibility in urgent and anatomically challenging scenarios, and setting new standards for patient outcomes in surgical innovation.
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- 4Robotic Resection of a Retrocaval Schwannoma1 citations · 2024