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Jorge Lopes is a pioneer at the intersection of immersive visualization technologies and thoracic surgery, with his research fundamentally reshaping how surgeons plan and execute complex lung cancer procedures. His primary focus lies in the application of virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR) for surgical planning, particularly in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic VATS (RVATS) anatomic pulmonary resections. Lopes’s most cited work, a 2018 study on these technologies for lung cancer treatment (25 citations), demonstrates how 3D interactive models enhance a surgeon’s spatial understanding of patient-specific anatomy, leading to more precise, less invasive procedures. By translating complex CT data into immersive, manipulable environments, he has provided a tangible tool for preoperative rehearsal and intraoperative guidance. This work not only improves surgical outcomes but also reduces operative times and complications. Lopes’s contributions are notable for bridging cutting-edge computer science with clinical practice, establishing a new standard for personalized surgical planning in oncology. His research continues to influence the adoption of extended reality in medicine, making him a key figure in the digital transformation of thoracic surgery.
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