Giovanna Pavone
Papers
7
Total Citations
72
H-Index
5
About
Giovanna Pavone is a surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in gastrointestinal, thyroid, and bariatric surgery, with a particular emphasis on robotic and laparoscopic approaches. Her work systematically evaluates the safety and efficacy of emerging technologies, most notably through a highly cited systematic review on energy-based vessel sealing devices in thyroid surgery, which clarifies their relationship with recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries (24 citations). Pavone has made significant contributions to the standardization of colorectal cancer surgery, leading the SICE network prospective study (CoDIG 2) that investigates optimal lymphadenectomy approaches for right colon cancer. Her comparative studies on robotic versus laparoscopic hemicolectomy (11 citations) and sleeve gastrectomy have helped define the role of robotic platforms in improving surgical outcomes. Additionally, her research on functional results following low and ultralow rectal cancer surgery addresses the critical balance between oncological radicality and quality of life. Through case reports on robotic paraesophageal hernia repair and gastric bypass, Pavone continues to demonstrate the expanding applications of robotic surgery, establishing herself as a thoughtful evaluator of surgical innovation in the Italian and international surgical community.
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- 3Right hemicolectomy: laparoscopic versus robotic approach.11 citations · 2020
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- 5Functional results of surgical treatment of low-ultralow rectal cancer.5 citations · 2021
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