Marianna Di Bello
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Marianna Di Bello is a leading figure in minimally invasive transplant surgery, with a primary research focus on optimizing surgical techniques for living kidney donation. Her major contributions lie in the rigorous comparative analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, particularly in high-volume European centers. Her most-cited work, a 2023 retrospective bicentric study, systematically evaluates the learning curves and surgical outcomes of both approaches, providing crucial evidence for surgeons adopting robotic techniques. This study, with 23 citations, is foundational for understanding the safety and efficacy trade-offs between these two minimally invasive methods. By demonstrating that robotic donor nephrectomy can achieve comparable outcomes to the laparoscopic gold standard, Di Bello’s research directly informs clinical decision-making and training protocols. Her work is notable for its focus on high-volume centers, ensuring that findings are applicable to experienced surgical teams. Through these contributions, Di Bello is shaping the future of living-donor transplantation, helping to reduce donor morbidity and expand access to kidney transplantation worldwide.
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