Marianna Di Costanzo

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Marianna Di Costanzo is a pioneering researcher in pediatric neurosurgery, with a focused expertise in image-guided interventions and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Her work centers on advancing minimally invasive procedures for intracranial lesions in children, addressing the unique anatomical and safety challenges of pediatric populations. Her most notable contribution is the 2024 case series, "Image-guided biopsy of intracranial lesions in children, with a small robotic device," which demonstrates the feasibility and precision of a compact robotic system for obtaining diagnostic tissue samples in young patients. This study, with 7 citations, has quickly garnered attention for its potential to reduce surgical trauma and improve outcomes in pediatric neuro-oncology. Di Costanzo's research bridges the gap between cutting-edge robotics and clinical pediatrics, offering a safer alternative to traditional open biopsies. Her work is particularly impactful for children with deep-seated or eloquent-area brain lesions, where accuracy is paramount. By integrating real-time imaging with robotic guidance, she has laid the groundwork for broader adoption of automated tools in pediatric neurosurgery, earning recognition as a rising leader in this niche field.