Laura Cafagna
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Dr. Laura Cafagna is a leading Italian surgeon whose research is reshaping the surgical management of colon cancer, with a particular focus on standardizing minimally invasive techniques. Her primary contributions lie in the field of laparoscopic colorectal surgery and oncological lymphadenectomy. As a key member of the SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove tecnologie) network, Dr. Cafagna is at the forefront of defining best practices for right colon cancer treatment. Her most cited work, the CoDIG 2 study (2024), directly addresses a critical surgical debate: the lack of a standardized approach to right colon lymphadenectomy in Italy. By prospectively evaluating the extent of lymph node dissection—specifically comparing D3 dissection, the Japanese gold standard, to other techniques—her research provides crucial data to guide surgeons in achieving optimal oncological outcomes. This study, already garnering 6 citations shortly after publication, underscores her impact on evidence-based surgical protocols. Dr. Cafagna’s work is instrumental in moving the field toward reproducible, high-quality standards that directly improve patient survival and reduce recurrence rates.
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