Papers
9
Total Citations
477
H-Index
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About
Mario Testini is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on gastrointestinal and endocrine oncology. His major contributions center on evaluating the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted techniques compared to traditional laparoscopic approaches for complex procedures. His most influential work, a 2017 study on robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, has garnered 345 citations and has been pivotal in shaping clinical practice. Testini has also made significant contributions to the emergency management of rare and challenging conditions, such as strangulated giant hiatal hernias and Mirizzi syndrome. He has been instrumental in defining learning curves for modern thyroidectomy and has led comprehensive reviews on robotic-assisted esophagectomy and gastrectomy for cancer, often through international collaborative groups like TROGSS and EFISDS. His leadership is further demonstrated by his role in establishing the Italian National Registry for minimally invasive pancreatic surgery and in developing a Delphi consensus on robotic ventral mesh rectopexy, underscoring his commitment to standardizing and advancing surgical care.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Cancer345 citations · 2017
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- 3Management of Mirizzi Syndrome in Emergency20 citations · 2016
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- 82025 Delphi consensus on robotic ventral mesh rectopexy3 citations · 2025
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