Letizia Laface
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Letizia Laface is a leading Italian surgeon whose research focuses on refining surgical techniques for colorectal cancer, with a particular emphasis on laparoscopic right hemicolectomy and the standardization of lymphadenectomy. Her major contribution lies in addressing a critical, debated aspect of colon cancer surgery: the optimal extent of lymph node dissection to ensure oncological radicality while minimizing morbidity. As a key figure in the SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove tecnologie) network and the CoDIG (ColonDx Italian Group), she co-authored the landmark prospective study "CoDIG 2," which investigated the approach to right colon lymphadenectomy across Italy. This work, published in 2024, provides crucial data on whether a standard D3 dissection—removing central lymph nodes as per Japanese guidelines—is consistently achievable in a national context. By highlighting variability in surgical practice, Laface’s research directly informs efforts to establish evidence-based protocols, aiming to improve survival outcomes for patients with advanced colon cancer. Her work is foundational for young surgeons seeking to master oncologically sound, minimally invasive colorectal procedures.
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