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Marcello Carlo Ambrogi is an Italian thoracic surgeon whose career has been defined by pioneering contributions to minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery, with particular expertise in mediastinal and lung pathology. Based at the University of Pisa, Ambrogi has been instrumental in advancing robotic surgical techniques for complex thoracic procedures, most notably thymectomy and lung resection. His landmark 2012 study documenting ten years of mediastinal robotic surgery at a single referral centre — garnering 72 citations — established a critical evidence base for the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches in treating thymomas and myasthenia gravis. A companion paper on robotic extended thymectomy for early-stage thymomas, cited 54 times, further cemented his reputation as a leading voice in oncological outcomes research. Ambrogi's work extends to robotic lobectomy for lung cancer and the evolution of minimally invasive lymphadenectomy, reflecting a sustained commitment to refining surgical standards across the thoracic subspecialty. More recently, his interest in surgical education has led him to explore three-dimensional simulation models for training the next generation of minimally invasive thoracic surgeons, demonstrating a forward-thinking dedication to both technical innovation and knowledge transfer.