Marco Vicentini

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Marco Vicentini is a leading researcher in surgical robotics and haptic interfaces, whose work bridges the gap between advanced technology and clinical practice. His primary research areas include robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery, haptic perception, and the development of training curricula for surgical robotics. Vicentini’s major contributions are exemplified by his seminal meta-analysis comparing robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy to traditional laparoscopic techniques, which has garnered 37 citations and provided critical evidence for the efficacy of robotic surgery. He also played a key role in the SAFROS project, which aimed to establish a problem-based training curriculum for surgical robotics, addressing the growing need for standardized education in this field. Additionally, his investigation into how force perception changes under different refresh rate conditions—using a virtual environment to evaluate passive and active haptic tasks—has advanced our understanding of haptic feedback in robotic surgery and virtual reality training systems. With a focus on improving surgical outcomes and training methodologies, Vicentini’s work continues to influence both the engineering and clinical communities, making him a notable figure in the evolution of surgical robotics.