Maria Teresa Rebecchi

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Dr. Maria Teresa Rebecchi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical innovation and occupational health, with her work centered on the ergonomic and physiological impacts of advanced robotic surgery systems. Her most cited study, "3D Da Vinci robotic surgery: is it a risk to the surgeon’s eye health?" (2023), has garnered 9 citations and represents a critical contribution to understanding the hidden costs of technological progress in the operating room. In this landmark paper, Rebecchi systematically evaluates the degree of visual discomfort and potential binocular vision changes experienced by surgeons using the Da Vinci three-dimensional system—a platform now fundamental to abdominal, urological, and gynecological laparoscopic procedures. Her findings have profound implications for surgical training, equipment design, and long-term practitioner well-being, bridging the gap between cutting-edge medical technology and human factors engineering. By quantifying risks that were previously anecdotal, Rebecchi has established herself as a leading voice in surgical ergonomics, advocating for safer working conditions without compromising the benefits of robotic assistance. Her work serves as an essential reference for clinicians, hospital administrators, and medical device manufacturers seeking to optimize both patient outcomes and surgeon health.