Salvatore Arena
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Salvatore Arena is a leading figure in pediatric minimally invasive surgery, with a primary research focus on advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques for complex colorectal and gynecologic conditions in children. His most impactful work, the 2019 ETIC* position statement "When more is not better: 10 ‘don’ts’ in endometriosis management" (62 citations), represents a paradigm shift in the field. As part of a national network of experts from 16 Italian academic centers, Arena helped establish evidence-based guidelines for de-implementing unnecessary or harmful procedures in pediatric endometriosis care, directly improving clinical outcomes and reducing overtreatment. Arena has also pioneered robotic-assisted surgery in children, notably through his work on laparoscopic robotic-assisted restorative proctocolectomy with ileal J-pouch-anal anastomosis (15 citations), demonstrating the feasibility and safety of these advanced techniques in pediatric populations. His contributions bridge the gap between surgical innovation and evidence-based practice, making him a key voice in the movement toward more thoughtful, less invasive surgical care for children.
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