Ugo Maria Pierucci
Ospedale dei Bambini Vittore Buzzi, European Organisation for Rare Diseases
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About
Ugo Maria Pierucci is a leading figure in pediatric surgery, with a focused expertise in advancing minimal access surgery (MAS) for children. His research is dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficacy of complex procedures through technological innovation and refined surgical techniques. A major contribution is his pioneering work on the laparoscopic Mitrofanoff procedure, where he demonstrated its feasibility and long-term success over an 18-year period at a single center, showing that a technically demanding, minimally invasive approach can be a safe, effective alternative for continent urinary diversion in children. This work, along with his comprehensive overviews on the evolution of MAS—covering miniaturized instruments, single-incision surgery, and robotic assistance—has garnered significant attention, with his recent publications accumulating over a dozen citations. Pierucci’s research not only pushes the boundaries of what is surgically possible but also provides a critical roadmap for safer, less invasive pediatric care, establishing him as a key innovator in the field.
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