Valentina Cestrone

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Dr. Valentina Cestrone is a pioneering researcher in the field of surgical ergonomics and ophthalmology, with a focused expertise in the ocular health impacts of robotic-assisted surgery. Her most-cited work, "3D Da Vinci robotic surgery: is it a risk to the surgeon’s eye health?" (2023, 9 citations), represents a critical contribution to understanding the physiological demands of modern surgical technology. In this landmark study, Dr. Cestrone systematically evaluated the degree of visual discomfort and potential binocular vision changes experienced by surgeons using the Da Vinci three-dimensional system—a technology now fundamental to abdominal, urological, and gynecological laparoscopic procedures. Her research bridges a vital gap between surgical innovation and practitioner well-being, highlighting previously overlooked occupational health risks in minimally invasive surgery. By quantifying the visual strain associated with prolonged 3D system use, Dr. Cestrone has provided essential evidence for developing safer surgical work environments and ergonomic guidelines. Her work serves as a foundation for future investigations into surgeon health, making her a key voice in the emerging dialogue between technological advancement in medicine and the preservation of clinician sensory function.