Marianna Ciancia
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Marianna Ciancia is a leading figure in gynecologic oncology, with her research centered on advancing surgical precision through image-guided technologies, particularly in the management of uterine cancers. Her major contribution lies in pioneering the integration of robotic surgery with ultrasound drop-in probes for sentinel lymph node (SLN) assessment, a technique she meticulously detailed in her highly cited 2025 work, "Image-Guided Robotic Surgery for Sentinel Lymph Node Status Assessment in Uterine Cancers Using Ultrasound Drop-in Probe: Surgical Technique in 10 Steps." This paper, which has already garnered 8 citations, addresses critical limitations of conventional SLN procedures—such as low frozen-section accuracy and the risk of empty packet nodes—by providing a standardized, reproducible surgical protocol. Ciancia’s work directly improves perioperative outcomes and reduces complications, offering a tangible advancement in cancer staging. Her research not only refines surgical practice but also sets a new benchmark for minimally invasive oncology, demonstrating how real-time imaging can enhance diagnostic reliability. For students and researchers, Ciancia exemplifies the translation of technical innovation into clinical impact, with her step-by-step methodology serving as a foundational resource for future studies in image-guided surgery and gynecologic oncology.
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