Papers
10
Total Citations
211
H-Index
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About
Brian Mitzman is a thoracic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. His research centers on advancing surgical techniques, improving patient outcomes, and expanding access to minimally invasive approaches in thoracic and general surgery. Mitzman's most influential contribution, the Pulmonary Open, Robotic, and Thoracoscopic Lobectomy (PORTaL) Study (2021, 119 citations), provided a landmark comparative analysis of open, VATS, and robotic lobectomy approaches for early-stage lung cancer, helping to validate the growing adoption of robotic platforms. His technical innovations extend to complex procedures such as robotic sleeve resection of the airway and the first worldwide series of robotic totally endoscopic beating-heart bypass to the right coronary artery, demonstrating rare procedural versatility. Mitzman has also made meaningful contributions to surgical education, examining resident training in robotic thoracic surgery and conducting national needs assessments for robotic training programs. His research on "minimally invasive surgery deserts" and the role of robotic-assisted surgery in broadening MIS access reflects a commitment to health equity. Collectively, his work has shaped both clinical practice and training standards in modern thoracic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Pulmonary Open, Robotic, and Thoracoscopic Lobectomy (PORTaL) Study119 citations · 2021
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- 3Thoracic surgery milestones 2.0: Rationale and revision12 citations · 2020
- 4Resident Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery11 citations · 2022
- 5Robotic Surgery in Thoracic Training Programs: A National Needs Assessment10 citations · 2024
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- 7Trends and factors affecting approach choice to pulmonary resection8 citations · 2022
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