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About
Sara Acciuffi is a rising leader in the field of robotic and minimally invasive visceral surgery, with a focused research portfolio spanning surgical education, artificial intelligence in endoscopy, and pancreatic oncology. Her most impactful contribution is the development and implementation of the "Robotic Curriculum for young Surgeons" (RoCS), a structured training pathway launched in 2020 that integrates residents into robotic surgery early in their training without compromising patient outcomes—a study that has already garnered 10 citations. She has also advanced the understanding of autonomous systems in medicine through a scoping review on AI-driven endoscopic navigation (6 citations), highlighting progress in computer vision and autonomous actions for polyp detection. In pancreatic surgery, Acciuffi leads the SIMPLR studies—multicentric international investigations comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic left pancreatic resections. The initial SIMPLR study (5 citations) and its follow-up, SIMPLR-2, examine how surgical approach affects recurrence-free and overall survival in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Her work during the COVID-19 pandemic further documented the resilience and evolving role of robotic visceral surgery in Germany. Through these contributions, Acciuffi is shaping both the technical and educational future of minimally invasive surgery.
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