Marco Taurchini

Ospedale G.B. Morgagni - L.Pierantoni, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza

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Total Citations

123

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About

Marco Taurchini is a leading figure in thoracic surgery, with a research focus that bridges the frontiers of minimally invasive techniques and advanced surgical technology. His work is centered on two pivotal areas: the refinement of robotic and minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, and the critical role of haptic feedback in robotic surgery. Taurchini’s most impactful contribution, a 2015 experimental study on haptic feedback in robotic surgery (91 citations), fundamentally challenged the assumption that visual cues can fully substitute for tactile sensation, providing essential insights for the design of next-generation surgical robots. His 2017 review on minimally invasive and robotic esophagectomy (29 citations) remains a key resource, synthesizing the state of the art for a procedure that is the gold standard for esophageal cancer—the eighth most common cancer worldwide. Beyond these major works, Taurchini has contributed to the literature on rare pathologies, such as a 2022 case report on giant epiphrenic diverticulum. Through his research, Taurchini has not only advanced the technical understanding of robotic surgery but also directly informed clinical practice, improving outcomes for patients undergoing some of the most complex operations in thoracic oncology.