Marco Augusto Bonino
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About
Marco Augusto Bonino is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of advanced robotics and minimally invasive colorectal surgery. His primary focus is on the development and validation of soft, flexible robotic systems for complex procedures, most notably total mesorectal excision (TME). Bonino’s major contribution is his feasibility study on using the STIFF-FLOP soft robotic arm for TME in cadaver models, a landmark paper with 89 citations that demonstrated the potential of compliant, articulated tools to improve access and maneuverability in the narrow pelvic cavity. This work, further detailed in a 2022 book chapter, highlights his role in translating novel engineering concepts into surgical practice. Beyond robotics, Bonino has made significant contributions to evidence-based surgery, including a systematic review and meta-analysis (23 citations) comparing minimally invasive versus open pancreatic enucleation. His research consistently pushes the boundaries of what is surgically possible, aiming to reduce trauma and improve outcomes through technological innovation. Bonino’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of soft robotics in surgery and the ongoing refinement of minimally invasive techniques.
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