Raffaella Bertolotti

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Raffaella Bertolotti is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer treatment. Her major contributions center on the development and refinement of robotic lobectomy, a cutting-edge approach that offers patients reduced trauma and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery. Bertolotti’s seminal 2011 study, "Experience with Robotic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer," with 67 citations, provides critical insights into the procedure’s feasibility, safety, and learning curve, analyzing outcomes from 91 patients with stage I-III lung cancer. This work has become a foundational reference for surgeons adopting robotic techniques. She further advanced the field by comparing robotic with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in her 2015 study, highlighting differences in learning curves, outcomes, and morbidity. Bertolotti’s research has significantly shaped modern thoracic oncology, demonstrating that robotic lobectomy can achieve excellent results with manageable complication rates. Her work continues to influence surgical training and patient care, establishing her as a key figure in the evolution of lung cancer surgery.