Grazia Spampinato
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges, Hôpital des Enfants
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2
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37
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About
Dr. Grazia Spampinato is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work centers on the safety, efficacy, and training paradigms of robotic-assisted surgery in children. Her research has been instrumental in defining the learning curve for complex procedures, directly addressing how surgical experience impacts patient outcomes. In her highly cited 2021 study, she compared the learning curves of senior and junior surgeons performing robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, demonstrating that structured training can flatten the traditionally steep acquisition of advanced technical skills—a finding with 21 citations that has influenced surgical education protocols. Dr. Spampinato has also critically explored the potential and limitations of esophageal robotic surgery in children, a less common but high-stakes thoracic application, as detailed in her 2020 work (16 citations). By rigorously evaluating both urological and thoracic robotic procedures, she has helped expand the boundaries of what is safely achievable in pediatric minimally invasive surgery. Her contributions provide a vital evidence base for young surgeons entering the field, offering clear benchmarks for competence and highlighting areas where robotic technology still faces constraints. Through her focused scholarship, Dr. Spampinato is shaping the next generation of pediatric robotic surgeons.
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- 2The Potential and the Limitations of Esophageal Robotic Surgery in Children16 citations · 2020