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Gabriella Lionetto is a leading researcher in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, with a focused expertise in the ergonomics and technological diffusion of minimally invasive surgical platforms. Her major contributions center on quantifying the physical and cognitive demands placed on surgeons during complex procedures. In the landmark DP-ROM trial, she pioneered the first quantitative comparison of ergonomic stress and mental workload between laparoscopic and robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy, revealing critical insights into surgeon well-being and operative efficiency. This work, already garnering early citations, establishes a new framework for evaluating surgical technologies. Additionally, Lionetto led a comprehensive European-African HPB Association survey that mapped the adoption patterns of robotic platforms and novel devices across two continents, identifying key barriers and facilitators to technological diffusion. Her research directly informs surgical training, operating room design, and the strategic implementation of robotics in HPB surgery. With her work shaping both clinical practice and surgical ergonomics standards, Lionetto is recognized as a rising authority in the human factors of minimally invasive surgery.