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Enrico Ruffini is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the modern management of thymic malignancies and the advancement of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. His work centers on optimizing surgical approaches for thymic tumors, particularly through the pioneering use of robotic-assisted techniques. Ruffini’s major contributions include challenging traditional open surgery paradigms, as evidenced by his highly cited 2018 paper on optimal surgical approaches (83 citations), and spearheading the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) prospective thymic database, a powerful global resource that has enabled collaborative, large-scale analyses of thymic tumor management. His recent multicenter, nationwide study on robotic thymectomy (2024, 14 citations) and comparative analysis of robotic versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery using the ESTS database (2024, 7 citations) have provided crucial evidence supporting the oncological safety and efficacy of minimally invasive approaches. Beyond thymic surgery, Ruffini has contributed to thoracic surgical education, leading an international needs assessment to develop simulation-based training curricula. With over 150 cumulative citations across his most influential works, Ruffini’s research continues to drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and set new standards in thoracic surgical oncology.