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About
Luca Sessa is a leading figure in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, with a primary focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex abdominal procedures. His research centers on comparing robotic-assisted and traditional laparoscopic approaches, particularly in adrenal surgery and bariatric procedures like single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S). Sessa’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic adrenalectomy for challenging cases—such as large pheochromocytomas—and showing that robotic platforms can improve ergonomics and simplify hand-sewn anastomoses in patients with thick abdominal walls. His work, including a propensity score matching analysis of over 2,100 patients, has been cited over 75 times, underscoring its influence on surgical practice. Notably, Sessa also pioneered surgical education by developing and validating the Xperience™ Team Trainer, a simulator for bed-side assistant training in robotic surgery, which addresses a critical gap in team-based robotic training. His research continues to shape the debate on when robotic approaches offer clear advantages over laparoscopy, balancing outcomes with cost considerations.
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- 4Right robotic adrenalectomy for a 8 cm pheochromocytoma (with video)3 citations · 2015