Luca Matteo Lenti
Azienda Ospedaliera Nazionale SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo
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About
Luca Matteo Lenti is a pioneering surgical innovator whose research sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and surgical oncology. His work has significantly advanced the adoption of robotic platforms in general surgery, with particular focus on cholecystectomy and colorectal cancer treatment. Lenti was among the earliest European researchers to systematically study single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC), producing influential comparative analyses of learning curves against conventional single-incision laparoscopic approaches — work that has garnered over 130 citations and helped establish procedural benchmarks across the continent. A hallmark of Lenti's research is his integration of near-infrared fluorescence imaging, particularly indocyanine green (ICG) technology, into robotic workflows. His prospective study on real-time NIR fluorescent cholangiography, cited over 150 times, demonstrated meaningful improvements in intraoperative bile duct visualization. He has also championed complete mesocolic excision (CME) in robotic right colectomy, publishing long-term oncologic outcomes from a consecutive series of 202 patients — a substantial contribution to evidence-based colorectal surgery cited 131 times. More recently, his exploration of robotic transanal total mesorectal excision reflects a continued commitment to pushing surgical boundaries in rectal cancer management, cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking leader in minimally invasive oncologic surgery.
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