Joana Roseira

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Joana Roseira is a rising voice in sustainable surgery and minimally invasive techniques, with a research focus that bridges environmental health and surgical innovation. Her most cited work, "Green surgery: a systematic review of the environmental impact of laparotomy, laparoscopy, and robotics" (2025, 14 citations), is a landmark contribution that systematically compares the carbon footprint of abdominal surgical approaches—open, laparoscopic, and robotic—addressing a critical gap in healthcare sustainability. This review positions her at the forefront of the "green surgery" movement, offering actionable data for reducing the energy-intensive footprint of the operating room. Roseira also contributes to the evidence base for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surgery, co-authoring a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024, 2 citations) that evaluates robotic versus laparoscopic techniques, providing nuanced insights into outcomes and safety. Her work is notable for its timely, interdisciplinary approach—combining clinical rigor with environmental accountability—and for challenging the surgical community to consider ecological impact alongside patient outcomes. With a growing citation footprint and a focus on both innovation and sustainability, Roseira is shaping a future where surgical excellence and planetary health are not mutually exclusive.