Special Interview with Prof. Ferdinando Agresta: Past President of the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies

On March 26, 2025, the Editorial Office of Mini-invasive Surgery (MIS, ISSN: 2574-1225) had the honor of interviewing Prof. Ferdinando Agresta, Past President of the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies (SICE) and the Section Editor for Emergency and Trauma Surgery in Mini-invasive Surgery.

Below are the details of the interview:

Q1. The application of robotic platforms in laparoscopic surgery is a promising area of research. In your opinion, what significant innovations have robotic platforms brought to laparoscopic surgery? What is the future outlook for this technology in the field?

Q2. In the surgical treatment of inguinal and ventral hernias, what innovations and advancements have emerged in minimally invasive surgery in recent years? How do you think these advancements have specifically impacted patient outcomes?

Q3. As the past president of the SICE, you have made significant contributions to laparoscopic surgery. How have your research findings impacted clinical practice in laparoscopic surgery?

Q4. As an editor for the "Emergency and Trauma Surgery" section of Mini-invasive Surgery, what do you consider to be the most pressing trends and innovations in the field of emergency and trauma surgery? How does the journal strategically identify and highlight emerging topics to stay at the forefront of this field?

Q5. Do you have any suggestions for the future development of the journal?

Profile:

Prof. Ferdinando Agresta

Prof. Ferdinando Agresta has over 30 years of experience in surgery and currently serves as the Director of General Surgery at Azienda ULSS 2 "Trevigiana" in Italy. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery, particularly in emergency procedures and hernia treatment, and has extensive experience in managing urgent cases of ventral and inguinal hernias. While passionate about laparoscopic techniques, Prof. Agresta maintains a practical approach, emphasizing that open surgery remains the cornerstone of surgical practice.

As a steadfast advocate for laparoscopic surgery, Prof. Agresta is committed to integrating new research findings into daily clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. He stresses the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration among colleagues, which he believes are essential to advancing surgical standards. Prof. Agresta actively engages in research and has collaborated with numerous hospitals and research institutions worldwide. He is a member of prestigious organizations such as the European Hernia Society and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery.

A former president of the SICE, Prof. Agresta has played a pivotal role in advancing the field of laparoscopic surgery. He believes that combining research with clinical practice is key to elevating global surgical quality and ultimately improving patient care.

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