Giancarlo Zuliani

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Giancarlo Zuliani is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted approaches. His major contribution lies in the development and refinement of single-incision transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy, a technique that eliminates visible neck scars while maintaining surgical precision. His landmark 2012 paper, “Single‐Incision Transaxillary Robotic Thyroidectomy,” with 37 citations, documented the first North American experience with this approach, identifying key challenges and limitations that shaped subsequent protocol improvements. Zuliani’s research has been instrumental in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of remote-access thyroid surgery in Western populations, bridging a gap between Asian innovations and North American clinical practice. His work has influenced how surgeons approach cosmetic outcomes without compromising oncologic standards, earning him recognition as a key figure in the adoption of robotic endocrine surgery. By systematically analyzing early outcomes, Zuliani provided critical insights that helped other surgeons navigate the learning curve, ultimately expanding patient access to scarless thyroid surgery. His contributions continue to guide best practices in robotic head and neck surgery.