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Marcellino Cicalese is a thoracic surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex mediastinal pathologies. Working primarily at the Unit of Thoracic Surgery at Monaldi Hospital in Naples, Cicalese has established himself as a pioneer in applying robotic platforms — particularly the da Vinci Surgical System — to challenging thoracic cases that have traditionally required open or video-assisted approaches. His most cited work focuses on expanding the indications for robotic thoracic surgery, demonstrating its feasibility and safety across a spectrum of anterior mediastinal conditions, including bronchogenic cysts, intrathoracic goiters, solitary fibrous tumors, and large mediastinal masses. A recurring theme in his research is the development of hybrid robotic approaches that combine cervical and thoracoscopic access, offering surgeons greater operative flexibility while minimizing patient morbidity. Notably, his work extends robotic techniques to high-risk populations, including elderly and obese patients, broadening the potential benefits of minimally invasive surgery to groups traditionally considered poor candidates. With a growing citation record across publications from 2017 to 2018, Cicalese's contributions reflect an important emerging body of evidence supporting robotic thoracic surgery as a viable and potentially superior alternative in mediastinal mass management.