Umberto Caterino

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Umberto Caterino is a thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex mediastinal and esophageal pathologies. His primary research focuses on the application of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) using the da Vinci Surgical System, particularly for rare and technically challenging tumors. Caterino’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic resection for anterior bronchogenic mediastinal cysts, a procedure traditionally limited by the constraints of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). His most cited work, a 2017 case report on this topic, has garnered 11 citations, establishing a foundation for robotic approaches in this niche. More recently, in 2023, he pioneered a combined strategy of robotic surgery and intraoperative endoscopy for the management of circumferential esophageal leiomyoma, addressing the limitations of thoracotomy and VATS in achieving complete enucleation. This innovative, multi-modal technique represents a significant step forward in preserving esophageal function while ensuring radical tumor removal. Through these contributions, Caterino is helping to define the expanding role of robotics in thoracic oncology, offering patients less invasive options for conditions that once required open surgery.