Giorgio Lucandri
Papers
6
Total Citations
526
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6
About
Giorgio Lucandri is a pioneering figure in robotic gastrointestinal surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped modern minimally invasive approaches to cancer treatment. His research centers on the application of robotic technology to complex oncological resections, with major contributions spanning colorectal, gastric, and adrenal surgery. Lucandri’s landmark 2013 study comparing robotic and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer—cited over 250 times—provided crucial evidence on balancing oncological radicality with functional preservation. He was also among the first to systematically evaluate robotic right colectomy for malignancy, publishing a seminal 2010 series of 50 consecutive cases that demonstrated the technique’s feasibility and safety. In gastric cancer surgery, Lucandri pioneered full robotic gastrectomy with extended D2 lymphadenectomy, achieving precise nodal dissection through the robotic platform. His work on robotic adrenalectomy further established learning curves and technical standards for endocrine surgery. With cumulative citations exceeding 500, Lucandri’s studies have become essential references for surgeons adopting robotic platforms, and his early adoption and rigorous outcome reporting have helped define best practices in robotic oncologic surgery worldwide.
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- 4Robotic adrenalectomy: technical aspects, early results and learning curve38 citations · 2012
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- 6Robotic Splenectomy for Mesothelial Cyst6 citations · 2011