Lucia Moletta
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About
Lucia Moletta is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes in complex gastrointestinal oncology, particularly esophageal and pancreatic cancers. Her key research areas include minimally invasive surgical techniques, geriatric oncology, and prognostic factors in pancreatic cancer. In her most-cited study, a 2023 multicenter retrospective matched-cohort analysis, Moletta demonstrated that minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy is a safe and effective option for elderly patients, addressing a critical gap in the literature where data on this vulnerable population were scarce. This work has garnered 4 citations, highlighting its relevance to surgeons managing high-risk patients. Additionally, her 2017 investigation into para-aortic node involvement in pancreatic cancer challenged conventional assumptions, finding that such nodal spread is not an independent predictor of survival after resection—a finding with 2 citations that underscores the complexity of staging and treatment planning. Through these contributions, Moletta advances evidence-based surgical care, offering nuanced insights that help refine patient selection and operative strategies. Her research bridges clinical practice and outcomes research, making her a valuable voice in the ongoing effort to optimize surgical oncology for diverse patient populations.
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