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Alice Frontali is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing minimally invasive techniques for right colectomy, particularly in the treatment of colon cancer. Her major contributions center on comparing robotic versus laparoscopic approaches, with an emphasis on surgical outcomes, operative efficiency, and oncologic safety. Frontali’s work has been instrumental in identifying key predictors of surgical success, such as operation duration and the benefits of intracorporeal anastomosis. Her landmark MERCY study (17 citations) established critical benchmarks for minimally invasive right colectomy, while her European multicenter analyses (cumulatively over 50 citations) provide high-level evidence for the adoption of robotic surgery in complex cases, including pT4 cancers. Notably, her research on conversion to open surgery highlights actionable risk factors to improve patient outcomes. Frontali’s findings have shaped clinical guidelines and surgical decision-making across Europe, making her a pivotal figure in advancing colorectal surgery. Her work continues to influence the evolution of minimally invasive techniques, offering surgeons and patients data-driven pathways to safer, more effective care.