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About
Dr. Mario Santini is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work bridges minimally invasive thoracic surgery and advanced robotic systems. His key research areas include robotic microsurgery for airway disorders, combined thoraco-abdominal procedures, and innovative approaches to complex lung and esophageal pathologies. Dr. Santini’s major contributions include the first reported use of the AcuBlade robotic microsurgery system for endoscopic treatment of idiopathic subglottic stenosis, a novel technique that offers superior precision over traditional CO₂ lasers by generating variable beam shapes (straight, curved, or disk) for scar resection. This work, published in 2016, has garnered 8 citations and represents a significant advance in airway surgery. He also demonstrated the feasibility and safety of combined minimally invasive para-esophageal hernia repair and lobectomy for lung cancer, a procedure that prevents life-threatening complications such as intrathoracic gastric volvulus. With a focus on patient-centered innovation, Dr. Santini’s research continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in thoracic surgery, offering new hope for patients with complex, multi-system conditions.
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