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Mario Sanna is a towering figure in otology and neurotology, whose career has fundamentally shaped modern surgical approaches to the ear and lateral skull base. His primary research areas encompass the management of acoustic neuromas, cholesteatoma, and cochlear implantation, with a particular focus on refining surgical techniques to preserve hearing and facial nerve function. Sanna’s most monumental contribution is the six-volume series *Otology and Neurotology* (2013), a comprehensive, globally-referenced compendium that distills decades of clinical expertise into current diagnostic and management protocols. This work, with 37 citations, serves as an essential resource for otorhinolaryngologists worldwide, bridging the gap between complex theory and practical operative decision-making. Beyond this landmark text, Sanna is renowned for pioneering the modified translabyrinthine approach and for his extensive work on the surgical treatment of glomus tumors and petrous bone cholesteatomas. His impact is further evidenced by his role as a mentor to generations of surgeons and his leadership at the Gruppo Otologico in Piacenza, Italy, a premier center for neurotology. Through his prolific publications and hands-on teaching, Sanna has set the gold standard for care in diseases of the ear and skull base.