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Tommaso Campagnaro is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery, particularly through robotic techniques and the management of complex biliary cancers. His major contributions include a comprehensive literature review on robotic liver surgery, which critically assessed the benefits and standardization of robotic approaches in hepatobiliary procedures. This review, published in 2020 with 5 citations, has helped clarify the evidence base for robotic surgery in liver resections. Campagnaro also conducted a pivotal study comparing outcomes for Type IV Bismuth-Corlette perihilar cholangiocarcinoma—a traditionally challenging tumor—against less complex types, challenging the notion that Type IV is a contraindication for curative resection. This work, presented in 2019, has influenced surgical decision-making in tertiary referral centers. With a citation count of 7 across his most cited papers, Campagnaro’s research is shaping the evolution of hepatobiliary surgery, offering new hope for patients with advanced disease and promoting the adoption of robotic techniques in high-stakes procedures.