Francesco Saverio Lucido

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Francesco Saverio Lucido is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery. His research centers on the optimization of single-site and robotic techniques for cholecystectomy, with a particular focus on enhancing intraoperative safety through real-time imaging. Dr. Lucido’s major contributions include the first European experience comparing single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC) to single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC), a study that meticulously analyzed learning curves and established the feasibility of the robotic approach. His most cited work, a prospective study on real-time near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography during SSRC, demonstrated a novel method for visualizing biliary anatomy, significantly reducing the risk of ductal injury. With over 150 citations for this landmark paper alone, his research has shaped modern surgical protocols. Dr. Lucido’s achievements are marked by his role in translating advanced imaging technologies into practical, safer surgical workflows, making him a key figure in the evolution of scarless, image-guided abdominal surgery.

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1. 1
   Real-time near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent cholangiography in single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC): a single-institutional prospective study

   157 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC) versus single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC): comparison of learning curves. First European experience

   131 citations · 2011

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