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Maria Pia Dusio is a leading pediatric surgeon whose work has revolutionized the surgical management of Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR). Her primary research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques to improve outcomes for children with this congenital condition. Dusio’s major contributions include pioneering the totally robotic Soave pull-through procedure, as detailed in her most-cited work (36 citations), where she shares critical lessons from 11 consecutive pediatric patients. She has also demonstrated the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive redo pull-throughs for complex postoperative obstructive symptoms—a technically demanding scenario where most surgeons still rely on conventional laparotomy. Her 2022 unicentric experience with 31 robotic procedures (13 citations) further solidifies her role as a key innovator in the field, showing that robotic surgery can be consistently applied in HSCR. With cumulative citations reflecting the high clinical relevance of her work, Dusio is shaping the standard of care for pediatric colorectal surgery, offering less invasive options that reduce recovery time and surgical trauma. Her research is essential reading for surgeons seeking to master advanced robotic techniques in pediatric populations.