Maria Carmela Di Marcantonio

Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale

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Dr. Maria Carmela Di Marcantonio is a pioneering surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally-invasive techniques in abdominal wall and hernia repair. Her major contributions center on demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robotic-assisted approaches for complex and uncommon hernias, including flank, epigastric, and inguinal hernias. Her most cited work, "Robotic assisted treatment of flank hernias: case series" (2020, 26 citations), established a foundational protocol for treating these challenging defects, where traditional minimally-invasive methods often fall short. She further refined robotic techniques for epigastric hernias using a novel suprapubic trocar placement (2021, 9 citations), expanding the surgical toolbox. In a large consecutive series of 208 inguinal hernias (2022, 4 citations), she validated a three-point mesh fixation method in robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal repair, providing preliminary evidence for improved outcomes. Dr. Di Marcantonio’s work is notable for systematically addressing the technical hurdles of robotic hernia surgery, offering reproducible solutions that enhance patient safety and broaden access to minimally-invasive care. Her research is essential reading for surgeons and trainees seeking to integrate robotics into complex abdominal wall reconstruction.