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Ilaria Goruppi is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work has centered on expanding the frontiers of robotic-assisted surgery for the smallest and most vulnerable patients. Her research focuses on the application of minimally invasive robotic techniques in pediatric urology, gynecology, and oncology, demonstrating that these advanced technologies can be safely and effectively used even in infants weighing less than 10 kilograms. Her major contributions include establishing the feasibility of robotic pyeloplasty in low-weight neonates, a critical advancement for treating congenital kidney obstructions. She has also been instrumental in applying robotic assistance to complex and rare conditions, such as excising an enlarged prostatic utricle and managing a biliary rhabdomyosarcoma initially misdiagnosed as a choledochal cyst. With her most cited work, "Robotic Assisted Surgery in Pediatric Gynecology," accumulating 32 citations, Goruppi’s impact is evident in her role as a key advocate for innovation in pediatric surgery. Her case reports and initial experiences serve as foundational guides for surgeons worldwide, proving that the precision of robotic systems can be harnessed to improve outcomes for children, thereby shaping the future of pediatric surgical care.