Special Interview with Dr. Andrea Belli: Advisory Editor of the Pancreatic Surgery Section, Mini-invasive Surgery

On May 14, 2025, the Editorial Office of Mini-invasive Surgery (MIS, ISSN: 2574-1225) had the honor of interviewing Dr. Andrea Belli, an expert in Mini-invasive Surgical Oncology, with a focus on Colorectal and HPB Robotic Surgery. Dr. Belli also serves as the Advisory Editor for the Pancreatic Surgery Section of Mini-invasive Surgery.

Below are the details of the interview:

Interview questions:

Q1. Your research has achieved notable progress in the field of robotic liver resection, particularly in managing complex hepatocellular carcinoma cases. What do you consider the most important innovations in robotic liver surgery in recent years? What challenges remain to be addressed for its broader clinical adoption?
Q2. Your recent studies explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. How do you view the potential of AI in improving surgical precision and patient prognosis? Which AI tools or algorithms do you consider most promising?
Q3. Your recent research on validating the IWATE scoring system in laparoscopic liver resection highlights its application in minimally invasive surgery. How do you foresee the role of such scoring systems or decision-support tools in optimizing surgical precision and outcomes in minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery? Do you anticipate the development of more specialized assessment tools and technological innovations for minimally invasive surgery?
Q4. As an Advisory Editor for the Pancreatic Surgery section of Mini-invasive Surgery, how do you think the journal can effectively capture the latest hot topics in pancreatic surgery? What recommendations do you have for the journal’s future development?

Profile:

Dr. Andrea Belli
Department of Abdominal Oncology - HPB Surgery Unit, National Cancer Institute - Fondazione G. Pascale IRCCS, Naples, Italy.

Dr. Andrea Belli is a leading expert in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery (HPB) and minimally invasive abdominal oncology, currently serving as a senior surgeon at the Department of Abdominal Oncology - HPB Surgery Unit of the National Cancer Institute - Fondazione G. Pascale IRCCS in Naples, Italy.

Dr. Belli has extensive experience in complex liver, pancreatic, and biliary tumor resections and specializes in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques. His work has significantly contributed to advancements in minimally invasive HPB surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma, with a focus on optimizing surgical outcomes through innovative approaches.

As an active researcher, Dr. Belli has participated in international multicenter studies on robotic liver resection, comparisons between laparoscopic and open liver surgery, and perioperative management in HPB surgery. His findings have been published in leading journals, such as HPB, Surgical Endoscopy, and European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Belli is also engaged in academic collaborations with European surgical societies and contributes to the development of evidence-based surgical guidelines for HPB oncology. He is committed to surgical education and training, with a strong dedication to disseminating advanced techniques to the next generation of surgeons.

Editor: Ivy Wang
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Mini-invasive Surgery