Silvana Leanza
Carlo Forlanini Hospital, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio di Cefalù
Papers
17
Total Citations
76
H-Index
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About
Silvana Leanza is a leading voice in the rapidly evolving field of robotic surgery, with a research portfolio that spans thoracic, abdominal, and emergency procedures. Her work is distinguished by a focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses that provide high-level evidence for surgical innovation. Leanza has made major contributions to the standardization of robotic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and thymoma, and has critically evaluated the role of intraoperative ultrasound in detecting liver metastases during colorectal cancer resection. Her recent meta-analyses—covering over 38,000 patients across 27 countries—have compared robotic versus laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and examined global disparities in robotic abdominal surgery outcomes. With a growing citation footprint, Leanza’s research on the learning curve for robotic colectomy and her single-surgeon training study for robotic cholecystectomy are particularly influential, offering practical guidance for surgical education. Her work on robotic-assisted emergency surgery and advanced hernia repair techniques further underscores her commitment to expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery. Leanza’s output is essential reading for anyone interested in the evidence base, training protocols, and global adoption of robotic surgical platforms.
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- 1Robotic thymectomy: a review of techniques and results11 citations · 2023
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