I. Pirlet

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I. Pirlet is a French surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. Her key contributions center on comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches for distal pancreatectomy, with a particular focus on clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Her most-cited work, a 2018 prospective single-center study, provided critical evidence that robotic distal pancreatectomy offers comparable safety and efficacy to the laparoscopic approach, while also performing a rigorous cost-effectiveness analysis. This study, with 68 citations, has helped guide surgical decision-making and resource allocation in pancreatic surgery. Pirlet's work is notable for its practical, patient-centered focus, addressing the real-world economic implications of adopting new surgical technologies. Her findings have been influential in shaping the debate on the value of robotic surgery, demonstrating that while it may offer technical advantages, its higher costs require careful justification. Through her research, Pirlet has established herself as a key voice in the ongoing evaluation of minimally invasive techniques in pancreatic surgery, providing essential data for surgeons and healthcare administrators alike.