Pietro Majno‐Hurst

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Pietro Majno‐Hurst is a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive liver surgery, with a particular focus on the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic techniques. His research centers on refining surgical approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and optimizing outcomes in patients with cirrhosis. Majno‐Hurst’s major contributions include demonstrating the non-inferior oncologic outcomes of robotic liver resection (RLR) compared to laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for early-stage HCC, as shown in his 2025 study (6 citations), and establishing that surgeons can safely train in both RLR and LLR simultaneously without compromising performance, as detailed in his 2024 learning curve analysis (14 citations). His 2023 propensity-matched comparison (12 citations) further solidifies the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches. Additionally, his 2019 work (9 citations) advocates for personalized resection strategies in cirrhotic patients, addressing a critical need in hepatobiliary surgery. With a cumulative impact of over 40 citations from these key papers, Majno‐Hurst is advancing the evidence base for robotic liver surgery and shaping future training paradigms, making his work essential reading for surgeons and researchers in hepatobiliary oncology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Concomitant training in robotic and laparoscopic liver resections of low-to-intermediate difficulty score: a retrospective analysis of the learning curve

   14 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Robotic versus laparoscopic liver resections: propensity-matched comparison of two-center experience

   12 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Towards a personalized approach to hepatic resection in cirrhotic patients

   9 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Recurrence and survival after robotic vs laparoscopic liver resection in very-early to early-stage (BCLC 0-A) hepatocellular carcinoma

   6 citations · 2025

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