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About
Cataldo De Palma is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic general surgery, with a particular focus on high-complexity hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures. His primary research areas encompass the standardization and clinical application of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) and the evaluation of emerging single-port platforms. De Palma’s major contributions include providing a step-by-step, standardized technique for RPD, a critical effort to reduce barriers to adoption for this technically demanding operation. He has also authored a comprehensive review of current evidence and future perspectives for RPD, synthesizing data on perioperative outcomes and oncologic adequacy. His work extends to the novel da Vinci Single-Port (SP) system, where he led a scoping review of its applications in general surgery, highlighting its potential for reduced surgical footprint. With his most-cited papers accumulating citations within their first year of publication (2025), De Palma is rapidly establishing himself as a key voice in defining the future of minimally invasive pancreatic and general surgery.
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