Niccola Funel
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa
Papers
3
Total Citations
131
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Niccola Funel is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted techniques for complex oncologic resections. His most impactful work centers on demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, even in cases requiring vascular resection—a landmark contribution that has garnered 74 citations. Dr. Funel’s research rigorously compares robotic approaches to traditional open surgery, using propensity score-matched analyses to evaluate critical outcomes such as margin status in pancreatic cancer (52 citations). He has also explored the benefits of robotic-assisted left pancreatectomy for cystic tumours, contributing to the growing evidence that robotic surgery can reduce morbidity while maintaining oncologic efficacy. Through these studies, Dr. Funel has helped establish robotic pancreatoduodenectomy as a viable, high-precision alternative to open surgery, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in pancreatic cancer care. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers seeking to understand the evolving role of robotics in complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy with vascular resection74 citations · 2016
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