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88
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About
Marco Caricato is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques—particularly robotic and laparoscopic approaches—for the treatment of colorectal cancer and liver metastases. His major contributions include demonstrating that robotic rectal resection preserves anorectal function better than conventional methods, a finding supported by his highly cited systematic review and meta-analysis (34 citations) and a multicenter prospective study (33 citations). Caricato has also investigated the critical impact of conversion timing in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, showing that early versus late conversion significantly affects short-term outcomes. He has helped standardize lymphadenectomy approaches for right colon cancer through the SICE network study (CoDIG 2), and has explored the feasibility of new robotic platforms like Hugo™ RAS for complex splenic flexure resections. His work on liver robotic surgery outlines future perspectives for treating colorectal liver metastases. With over 88 citations across his most influential papers, Caricato’s research is shaping evidence-based practice in robotic colorectal surgery, improving both oncologic outcomes and patients’ postoperative quality of life.
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- 6Liver Robotic Surgery: A Review of Current Use and Future Perspectives1 citations · 2025