Michela Solinas
Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedale Civile di Legnano, Humanitas University
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About
Michela Solinas is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer and mediastinal pathologies. Her work is defined by a rigorous, evidence-based comparison of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) against conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and open thoracotomy. In her most impactful study (2021, 41 citations), she led a comprehensive analysis of 169 patients, demonstrating that the robotic approach offers superior perioperative outcomes, reduced postoperative pain, and enhanced quality of life for early-stage lung cancer patients. Solinas also authored a landmark perspective piece (2017) outlining ten compelling advantages of robotic over manual VATS, providing a clear framework for surgeons transitioning to robotic platforms. Her expertise extends to complex resections of posterior mediastinal masses and thymomas, where she has shown that the robot’s three-dimensional visualization and articulating instruments enable safer, more precise dissection of delicate vascular structures. Through these contributions, Solinas has established herself as a leading voice in the evidence-based adoption of robotic thoracic surgery, directly influencing clinical practice and improving patient recovery trajectories.
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