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About
Luca Pellegrino is a surgical innovator whose career has centered on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery across a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal and thoracic procedures. His most influential contribution — a landmark 2006 randomized clinical trial comparing robot-assisted versus laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, which has accumulated 167 citations — helped establish the evidence base for robotic antireflux surgery at a time when comparative data were critically scarce. This early commitment to rigorous clinical evaluation has defined his research philosophy throughout his career. Pellegrino's work spans robotic colectomy within enhanced recovery protocols, esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis, and complex resections for gastrointestinal stromal tumors in anatomically challenging locations, demonstrating both technical versatility and a dedication to long-term oncological outcomes. He has also explored the human dimensions of surgical innovation, contributing meaningfully to the literature on informed consent in robotic surgery — a reflection of his broader engagement with patient-centered care. His case reports on rare entities, including adrenal ganglioneuroblastoma and gastric PEComa, further illustrate his range as a clinician-scientist willing to document and share unusual findings for the benefit of the wider surgical community. Collectively, his work has helped shape the evidence and ethics surrounding the robotic surgery revolution.
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- 4Robotic Treatment for Large Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor13 citations · 2019
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