Marta Cavalli

University of Insubria, University of Milan

Papers

5

Total Citations

281

H-Index

4

About

Marta Cavalli is a surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, hernia repair, and oncological gastrointestinal procedures. She has made particularly significant contributions to the evidence base surrounding inguinal hernia repair techniques, with her 2019 systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches accumulating 153 citations — establishing it as a landmark reference in the field. Her complementary meta-analysis on robotic inguinal hernia repair (73 citations) further cemented her role in critically evaluating emerging surgical technologies and their real-world value. Cavalli has extended her methodological rigor into gastric cancer surgery, producing a highly regarded network meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic distal gastrectomy (46 citations), as well as pioneering individual patient data meta-analysis to assess the survival impact of indocyanine green-guided lymphadenectomy. Her recent work examining hernia repair feasibility following radical prostatectomy reflects her continued commitment to nuanced, clinically relevant questions. Across her portfolio, Cavalli demonstrates a sophisticated command of advanced meta-analytic methods and a consistent focus on helping surgeons and patients make better-informed decisions about complex procedural choices.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

4
H-Index
5
Papers
281
Total Citations
56
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Primary inguinal hernia: systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal, totally extraperitoneal, and robotic preperitoneal repair
153 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 24
🏛 Institutions: University of Insubria, University of Milan

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