Gaetano Piccolo
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6
Total Citations
35
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About
Dr. Gaetano Piccolo is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures for colorectal and hepatobiliary diseases. His major contributions lie in two critical areas: advancing surgical education for next-generation robotic platforms and enhancing intraoperative tumor detection. Notably, his work on the Hugo RAS simulator demonstrates that prior robotic console experience can significantly improve skill acquisition, a finding with 17 citations that directly informs training protocols for new systems entering the market. Dr. Piccolo has also been instrumental in validating near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) for real-time assessment of colorectal liver metastases, a technique recommended by the EAES to improve superficial tumor identification. His research extends to defining the learning curve for robotic liver surgery and optimizing biliary structure visualization during challenging cholecystectomies. As a key contributor to the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery (SICE) surveys, he helps shape national standards for liver parenchyma transection devices. With a growing body of work that bridges technical innovation and clinical application, Dr. Piccolo is shaping the future of precision surgery.
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- 6Learning Curve of Robotic Liver Surgery: Preliminary Experience2 citations · 2025