Maria Luisa Garo

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Maria Luisa Garo is a leading hepatobiliary surgeon whose research focuses on minimally invasive surgical approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Her work centers on comparing robotic and laparoscopic liver resection techniques, particularly for early-stage HCC (BCLC 0-A). In her most-cited paper (2025, 6 citations), Garo conducted a pivotal study investigating recurrence and survival outcomes after robotic versus laparoscopic liver resection. She hypothesized that robotic liver resection (RLR) would demonstrate non-inferior oncologic results compared to laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for very-early to early-stage HCC. Her findings provide critical evidence that both approaches yield similar short-term outcomes, addressing a key gap in the literature regarding long-term recurrence and survival data. Garo’s contributions are shaping clinical decision-making in hepatobiliary oncology, offering surgeons and patients evidence-based guidance on surgical options. Her work underscores the potential of robotic techniques to expand minimally invasive treatment access while maintaining oncologic rigor. As a researcher, Garo is advancing the frontier of precision surgery for liver cancer, with her studies informing best practices for managing early-stage HCC.