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Dr. Micaela Cappuccio is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive approaches for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary malignancies. Her work centers on robotic and laparoscopic surgery for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), colorectal liver metastases, and complex revision procedures. Dr. Cappuccio’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic wedge resection for gastric GISTs through a multicenter analysis, a study that has garnered 47 citations and serves as a key reference in the field. She has also systematically evaluated robotic surgery for colorectal liver metastases, synthesizing evidence from 262 patients across nine studies to show comparable or improved perioperative outcomes versus open surgery. Her comprehensive review of 1,730 patients undergoing simultaneous resection of synchronous colorectal liver metastases and primary tumors has been cited 28 times, providing critical guidance for surgical decision-making. Notably, Dr. Cappuccio has pioneered a “Hub & Spoke” learning program for robotic liver surgery, demonstrating through propensity score matching that robotic resection can achieve outcomes equivalent to open surgery in specialized centers. Her work on robotic revision after failed Nissen fundoplication further showcases her technical expertise. With over 140 total citations, Dr. Cappuccio is shaping the future of minimally invasive oncologic surgery.