Giuseppe Nigri
Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Sapienza University of Rome
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About
Giuseppe Nigri is a leading figure in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, with a primary focus on colorectal and gastric oncology. His research centers on advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques to improve patient outcomes, particularly in complex procedures like right colectomy and rectal cancer surgery. Nigri’s major contributions include demonstrating through a pivotal meta-analysis (2014, 46 citations) that robotic right colectomy is a worthwhile procedure, offering potential advantages over traditional laparoscopy in recovery and complication reduction. He has also pioneered the use of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence in robotic rectal cancer surgery, a technique that significantly reduces the risk of anastomotic leakage—a feared complication occurring in up to 30% of cases. This work, summarized in a 2022 narrative review (17 citations), highlights his role in integrating real-time vascular assessment into surgical practice. Additionally, Nigri led a national survey on minimally invasive gastric surgery for the Italian Research Group for Gastric Cancer (GIRCG, 2022), shaping current practice standards. His research, with over 65 citations, has directly influenced surgical protocols and training, making him a key voice in the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery.
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