H. Winter
Papers
12
Total Citations
97
H-Index
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About
H. Winter is a prominent thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive thoracic techniques, and advanced bronchoscopic diagnostics. Based primarily in Germany, Winter has made significant contributions to the adoption and evaluation of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) across a range of complex procedures, including lobectomies, thymoma resections, mediastinal tumor removal, and neurogenic tumor surgery. His early and highly cited work on single-session lung radiosurgery using real-time robotic respiratory tumor tracking — garnering 59 citations since 2007 — established foundational evidence for CyberKnife-based treatment of primary and metastatic lung tumors. More recently, Winter has emerged as a leading European voice in shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, publishing among the first European results on its learning curve and diagnostic efficacy for peripheral pulmonary nodules. His research also addresses the economic realities and learning curves of implementing RATS programs at high-volume centers in Germany, offering practical guidance for institutions transitioning away from open and video-assisted approaches. Across his body of work, Winter consistently bridges technological innovation with rigorous clinical evaluation, making his research essential reading for thoracic surgeons navigating the rapidly evolving surgical landscape.
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- 2Roboterassistierte Thoraxchirurgie bei Mediastinaltumoren7 citations · 2020
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- 8First European Results of Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy2 citations · 2025
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- 10Robotic thoracic surgery for neurogenic tumors2 citations · 2024