Dominick Megna

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Dr. Dominick Megna is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive lung transplantation. His primary research focus lies in the development and clinical application of robotic-assisted surgical techniques for end-stage lung disease. Dr. Megna’s most significant contribution is his leadership in performing the first-ever robotic-assisted lung transplantation in a human, a landmark achievement documented in his 2023 paper (28 citations). This proof-of-concept was followed by a comprehensive 2025 study (10 citations) detailing the procedure's feasibility, initial experience, and promising three-year outcomes, demonstrating that robotic surgery can be safely and effectively applied to one of the most complex operations in medicine. By proving that a fully robotic approach is viable, Dr. Megna is not only expanding the toolkit for transplant surgeons but also potentially reducing recovery times and improving access to life-saving transplants. His work represents a paradigm shift in thoracic surgery, moving lung transplantation from a highly invasive open procedure toward a future of precision, minimally invasive care.