Andrea Trezza

University of Milano-Bicocca, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital

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Total Citations

243

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About

Andrea Trezza is a leading figure in pediatric neurosurgery, with a focused expertise in the application of robotic technology to improve surgical outcomes for children. Her research primarily centers on the development and clinical implementation of robot-assisted procedures, particularly for complex and delicate brain conditions. Dr. Trezza’s major contributions include pioneering the use of robotic systems for stereotactic biopsies in pediatric patients, most notably for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a devastating and inoperable brainstem tumor. Her landmark 2017 study on this topic, with 70 citations, demonstrated the safety and precision of robot-assisted biopsies in this challenging anatomical region, offering a new pathway for tissue diagnosis and research. Her broader work, including her highly cited 2017 paper on robot-assisted procedures in pediatric neurosurgery (173 citations), has helped establish robotics as a viable and valuable tool in the pediatric field, enhancing accuracy while minimizing trauma. Through her clinical and research efforts, Dr. Trezza is shaping the future of minimally invasive neurosurgery for children, providing new hope for patients with previously untreatable conditions.