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Dr. Luca Novelli is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for gastric cancer treatment, particularly through the integration of robotic surgery and fluorescence imaging. His major contributions center on demonstrating the clinical value of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography during robotic gastrectomy, a technique that enhances lymph node mapping and the precision of D2 lymphadenectomy. In a pivotal matched cohort study (2019, 79 citations), Dr. Novelli showed that this approach improves surgical outcomes, while his earlier comparative work (2016, 62 citations) established the superiority of robotic over laparoscopic distal gastrectomy in performing complex lymph node dissections. His pilot studies on near-infrared fluorescence imaging (2018) further underscore his pioneering role in refining real-time visualization during surgery. With over 140 citations across his most influential works, Dr. Novelli’s research has significantly impacted surgical oncology by providing robust evidence that robotic systems, combined with advanced imaging, can overcome technical limitations of conventional laparoscopy, ultimately improving patient safety and oncological outcomes.
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