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Ludovica Guerriero is a pioneering surgeon whose work bridges the frontiers of robotic surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Her primary research focuses on minimally invasive techniques for rectus abdominis diastasis—a condition often acquired during pregnancy or obesity—where she has introduced transformative approaches like the robotic transabdominal retromuscular rectus diastasis (r-TARRD) repair. This novel method, detailed in her most-cited paper (24 citations), offers patients a less invasive path to recovery while addressing both functional and aesthetic concerns. Beyond the operating room, Guerriero is a leader in surgical data privacy; her 2023 study on deep learning classifiers to identify out-of-body scenes in endoscopic videos (17 citations) provides a critical safeguard for patient confidentiality in an era of widespread surgical video analysis. Her comprehensive review of mini-invasive techniques for rectus diastasis (14 citations) has become a cornerstone reference for surgeons worldwide. With additional work on robotic-assisted single-site (RASS) TAPP repairs, Guerriero consistently demonstrates how innovation can enhance precision, safety, and ethical standards in surgery. Her career exemplifies a commitment to advancing both technical skill and responsible technology use, making her a vital voice in modern surgical research.