Papers
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Total Citations
196
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About
Sara Vertaldi is a leading researcher in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures. Her work systematically evaluates the advantages of robotic approaches over traditional laparoscopy, particularly in complex scenarios like achalasia, acute cholecystitis, and esophageal cancer. Her 2019 meta-analysis on robotic versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia, with 60 citations, is a cornerstone in the field, demonstrating robotic safety and efficacy. She has also published influential studies on robotic cholecystectomy (28 citations) and esophagectomy (26 citations), highlighting reduced conversion rates and improved outcomes. Vertaldi’s research on adhesions—a major cause of surgical conversion—has shaped best practices, with her multicenter study on robotic versus laparoscopic adhesion-related conversions (14 citations) providing critical evidence. Beyond comparative effectiveness, she explores innovative techniques like indocyanine green fluorescence for anastomotic perfusion in colorectal surgery. Her work is widely cited, with over 200 total citations, and she has contributed to multicenter collaborative studies on transverse colectomy and enterotomy closure. Vertaldi’s research is essential for surgeons seeking to optimize patient outcomes through advanced robotic technologies.
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- 2Robotic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis28 citations · 2019
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- 7Robotic repair of iatrogenic left diaphragmatic hernia. A case report9 citations · 2020
- 8The Role of Indocyanine Near-Infrared Fluorescence in Colorectal Surgery7 citations · 2022
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