Leonardo Rossi
University of Pisa, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana
Papers
12
Total Citations
287
H-Index
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About
Leonardo Rossi is a surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques across thyroid, rectal, and adrenal surgery. His work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation and clinical outcomes, with a particular focus on advancing remote-access and robot-assisted procedures as alternatives to conventional open surgery. Rossi has made significant contributions to the field of robotic thyroidectomy, most notably through his extensive investigation of robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy (RATT). His most-cited work, "Recent Trends in Surgical Approach to Thyroid Cancer" (2021, 84 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of evolving surgical paradigms in thyroid cancer management. His research on RATT — spanning complication analysis, learning curve assessment, and expanding clinical indications — has helped establish evidence-based frameworks for adopting this approach in Western medical settings, where it has historically faced skepticism. Beyond thyroid surgery, Rossi has produced influential work comparing robotic platforms for rectal cancer excision (64 citations) and has contributed meaningfully to the growing evidence base for robotic adrenalectomy, including dedicated studies on pheochromocytoma and high-risk patient populations. With over 278 cumulative citations, his research consistently bridges technical surgical advancement with rigorous safety and outcomes analysis, making him a valuable voice in the global minimally invasive surgery community.
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Top Papers
- 1Recent Trends in Surgical Approach to Thyroid Cancer84 citations · 2021
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- 3Robot-assisted adrenalectomy: state of the art33 citations · 2020
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- 5Robotic transaxillary thyroidectomy: state of the art17 citations · 2020
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- 9Robotic transaxillary thyroidectomy: time to expand indications?7 citations · 2023
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