Giancarlo Micheletto

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Giancarlo Micheletto is a leading figure in surgical innovation, whose work rigorously evaluates the comparative effectiveness of open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques across major abdominal and thoracic procedures. His research centers on evidence-based surgery, with a particular focus on hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and thoracic oncology. Micheletto’s most impactful contribution is a landmark 2019 systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis on primary inguinal hernia repair, which has garnered 153 citations and provides crucial guidance on the relative merits of open, laparoscopic TEP/TAPP, and robotic approaches. He has similarly advanced the field with high-impact meta-analyses on robotic inguinal hernia repair (73 citations) and pulmonary lobectomy for cancer (74 citations), helping surgeons navigate the adoption of new technologies. His work on Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (63 citations) further underscores his commitment to optimizing surgical outcomes. Through these comprehensive syntheses, Micheletto has become a trusted voice in surgical decision-making, offering clarity on when innovation truly improves patient care.

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1. 1
   Primary inguinal hernia: systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal, totally extraperitoneal, and robotic preperitoneal repair

   153 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Pulmonary lobectomy for cancer: Systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing open, video-assisted thoracic surgery, and robotic approach

   74 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Robotic inguinal hernia repair: is technology taking over? Systematic review and meta-analysis

   73 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic approach

   63 citations · 2019

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