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Sara Iacopi is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery, a field where precision and patient outcomes are paramount. Her research focuses on refining and validating robotic techniques for complex pancreatic resections, including pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. Iacopi’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted pancreatic resections through landmark studies, such as her 2016 work (87 citations) that established a foundation for wider adoption of these minimally invasive approaches. She has further advanced the field by conducting rigorous propensity score-matched analyses comparing robotic versus open surgery for pancreatic cancer, specifically examining margin status (52 citations) and postoperative pancreatic fistula rates (50 citations). These studies provide critical evidence that robotic techniques can achieve oncologic outcomes comparable to open surgery while potentially reducing complications. Iacopi has also introduced technical innovations, including modifications to the Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy and techniques for robot-assisted radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy with spleno-mesenteric junction reconstruction. Her work, with over 220 total citations, has been instrumental in shaping modern pancreatic surgery, offering patients less invasive options without compromising safety or efficacy.