Roberto Secchi del Rio
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About
Dr. Roberto Secchi del Rio is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose work is redefining minimally invasive surgery through the development and validation of the robotic NICE (Natural Orifice Intracorporeal Anastomosis with Transrectal Extraction) procedure. His research focuses on advancing surgical techniques that eliminate abdominal wall incisions beyond port sites, thereby reducing pain and recovery time. In landmark studies, Dr. Secchi del Rio has demonstrated the superior outcomes of the NICE procedure over conventional laparoscopic approaches, achieving high success rates even in complex cases such as complicated diverticulitis and patients with high BMI. His 2022 cohort study (9 citations) established the procedure’s feasibility in unselected patients, while subsequent matched analyses (7 citations) confirmed its outperformance of standard methods. Beyond clinical innovation, Dr. Secchi del Rio has contributed to surgical education by developing the Competency-Based Assessment of Robotic Surgery Skills (CARS) scale, a novel tool for evaluating general surgery residents. His work, including a video publication demonstrating the technique for enterocolic fistula repair, has garnered international attention, with cumulative citations approaching 40. Dr. Secchi del Rio’s efforts are making advanced robotic surgery more accessible and reproducible, positioning him as a leader in the next generation of colorectal care.
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