Massimo Niola

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Massimo Niola is a leading authority at the intersection of robotic surgery, patient safety, and medical law. His research critically examines the ethical and legal frameworks that must evolve alongside rapid technological advancements in the operating room. Niola’s major contributions focus on two pivotal areas: the quality of informed consent and the allocation of legal responsibility during robotic system malfunctions. His highly cited 2016 study on informed consent in robotic surgery (52 citations) established a new standard for patient communication, proposing a three-part arrangement to ensure patients fully grasp the unique risks of robotic procedures. Complementing this, his equally influential work on robotic system malfunctions (51 citations) provides a groundbreaking legal analysis, clarifying the surgeon’s liability when device failures—rather than human error—cause adverse outcomes. By bridging clinical practice with jurisprudence, Niola has become a key voice in shaping protocols that protect both patients and surgeons. His work is essential reading for anyone navigating the complex ethical landscape of modern, technology-driven surgery.