Morena Burati

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Morena Burati is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for colorectal cancer treatment, with a particular emphasis on robotic surgery. Her primary research areas include comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches in colon cancer surgery, assessing perioperative outcomes, and evaluating how patient factors like age and comorbidity influence surgical results. Her most cited work, a 2020 observational study on robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy (17 citations), provides critical evidence that robotic right hemicolectomy is safe and feasible, while highlighting how advanced age and comorbidities can impact recovery—a key consideration for tailoring surgical strategies to vulnerable populations. Burati also authored a 2021 narrative review synthesizing current evidence and future directions for robotic surgery in colon cancer, offering a comprehensive overview of the field’s potential. Through these contributions, she has helped clarify the role of robotics in colorectal surgery, demonstrating its technical advantages while emphasizing the need for patient-specific risk assessment. Her work is valuable for surgeons and researchers seeking to optimize outcomes in an aging patient population.