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Francesco Maione is a leading figure in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic approaches for colorectal and foregut diseases. His most impactful work includes a landmark meta-analysis on the completeness of total mesorectum excision in rectal cancer surgery, comparing robotic and laparoscopic techniques—a study that has garnered 62 citations and helped shape surgical standards. He has also made significant contributions to the management of esophageal motility disorders, authoring a highly cited systematic review on robotic versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia (60 citations), which demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy between the two approaches. Maione’s research extends to the innovative use of indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence to assess anastomotic perfusion in colorectal surgery, a technique that promises to reduce leak rates. His recent work includes multicenter studies on intracorporeal anastomosis techniques and national surveys on gastric cancer practice. With a career marked by rigorous evidence synthesis and a commitment to advancing surgical precision, Maione’s publications have collectively shaped contemporary guidelines and inspired a new generation of minimally invasive surgeons.