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Dr. Roberta Odorizzi is a pioneering hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive liver surgery. Her research focuses on the application of advanced robotic techniques to the most complex procedures, including perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, ALPPS (Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged hepatectomy), and even liver transplantation. Dr. Odorizzi’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of fully robotic approaches for vascular resections and two-stage hepatectomies, challenging the traditional dominance of open surgery. Her landmark study on robotic ALPPS (2024, 8 citations) and a multicentric analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (2025, 6 citations) have provided critical evidence for the oncologic equivalence and perioperative benefits of robotic techniques. Notably, her work on robotic liver transplantation at the University of Modena (2025, 4 citations) represents a groundbreaking step toward a fully minimally invasive approach in transplant surgery. With over 48 citations across her most-cited papers, Dr. Odorizzi is establishing international benchmark values for robotic right hepatectomy and setting new standards for complex liver, biliary, and pancreatic surgery.