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Francesco Paolo Prete is a distinguished surgical oncologist whose research sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with particular expertise spanning colorectal, gastric, esophageal, and thyroid malignancies. His most influential contribution, a 2017 comparative study on robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, has garnered an impressive 345 citations, establishing him as a key voice in the ongoing debate over surgical technique optimization in oncology. Prete has consistently championed the integration of advanced technology into surgical practice, from his early work evaluating the Da Vinci Xi platform for transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy to comprehensive international reviews conducted alongside prestigious bodies including the Robotic Global Surgical Society (TROGSS) and the European Federation International Society for Digestive Surgery (EFISDS). His collaborative reviews on robotic-assisted esophagectomy and gastrectomy reflect both his global reach and his commitment to evidence-based surgical refinement. Most recently, Prete has turned his attention to artificial intelligence in gastric cancer surgery, exploring AI's transformative potential in diagnosis, intraoperative guidance, and precision medicine — signaling an exciting new trajectory for his already impactful career.