Vincenza Barbetta
Azienda Ospedaliera Nazionale SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo
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About
Vincenza Barbetta is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work is reshaping the surgical management of Hirschsprung’s disease through the application of robotic technology. Her research focuses on minimally invasive techniques, particularly the totally robotic Soave pull-through procedure, which she has helped refine and popularize. In her landmark 2019 study, Barbetta detailed the first series of 11 consecutive pediatric patients undergoing this approach, demonstrating its feasibility and safety while sharing critical lessons learned—a paper that has garnered 36 citations and become a foundational reference in the field. Expanding on this, her 2022 unicentric experience with 31 robotic procedures further solidified the technique’s reproducibility and advantages, earning 13 citations and establishing her as a leading voice in robotic pediatric colorectal surgery. Barbetta’s contributions have directly advanced the precision and outcomes of Hirschsprung’s disease treatment, reducing invasiveness for young patients. Her work not only showcases the potential of robotic surgery in pediatrics but also provides a roadmap for surgeons worldwide, making her a key figure in the evolution of pediatric surgical innovation.
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