Giuseppe Piccinni
Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Cineca
Papers
4
Total Citations
47
H-Index
3
About
Giuseppe Piccinni is a pioneering researcher whose work spans the cutting edge of robotic surgery and assistive robotics for therapeutic applications. His major contributions are twofold: in hepatobiliary surgery, he has advanced the use of robotic platforms for complex procedures, as evidenced by his early experience with robotic liver resections and the challenging management of Mirizzi syndrome in emergency settings. These foundational papers, each garnering 20 citations, have helped establish protocols for minimally invasive approaches in anatomically subverted cases. More recently, Piccinni has shifted focus to human-robot interaction, critically assessing the effectiveness and ethical implications of assistive robotics for autistic children. His 2025 study on a four-month therapeutic laboratory with Pepper robots, already cited 4 times, evaluates practical benefits and limitations, while his work on ontologies and open data enriches personalized social interactions in therapeutic contexts. This dual expertise—from precise surgical robotics to compassionate assistive technologies—demonstrates a remarkable breadth, positioning Piccinni as a key figure bridging technical innovation and human-centered care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic Liver Surgery20 citations · 2016
- 2Management of Mirizzi Syndrome in Emergency20 citations · 2016
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