Papers
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Total Citations
865
H-Index
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About
Jacopo Desiderio is a prominent surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology, and robotic-assisted procedures. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of robotic and laparoscopic techniques across multiple abdominal surgical specialties, including colorectal surgery, gastric cancer, bariatric surgery, and pancreatic resection. Desiderio's most influential contribution — a retrospective multicentre study comparing robotic and laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis (144 citations) — helped establish a rigorous framework for evaluating emerging robotic platforms against established laparoscopic standards. His systematic reviews and meta-analyses on robotic colectomy (95 citations) and robotic distal pancreatectomy (55 citations) have served as essential references for surgeons navigating the adoption of robotic systems. His propensity score-matched study on minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery (100 citations) further demonstrated his commitment to methodological rigor in comparative surgical research. Notably, Desiderio played a founding role in the IMIGASTRIC international collaborative, underscoring his influence beyond individual institutions. With a body of work collectively amassing over 690 citations, his research has meaningfully shaped how surgical teams worldwide assess the safety, feasibility, and oncological adequacy of robotic and minimally invasive approaches.
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- 6Current status of robotic distal pancreatectomy: A systematic review55 citations · 2013
- 7Current status of robotic bariatric surgery: a systematic review52 citations · 2013
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- 10Robotic gastric resection of large gastrointestinal stromal tumors32 citations · 2013