Nihanth Palivela
Papers
7
Total Citations
130
H-Index
5
About
Nihanth Palivela is a thoracic surgeon whose research has made significant contributions to minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, with a particular focus on thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and thoracic oncology. His most impactful work centers on the development and refinement of transthoracic robotic first rib resection (FRR) as a treatment for TOS — a debilitating condition caused by compression of the brachial plexus. Through a series of influential publications in 2020–2021, Palivela systematically described, validated, and advanced this novel operative approach, demonstrating its safety, superior anatomical exposure, and ability to improve disability outcomes in neurogenic TOS patients, accumulating over 75 citations across these works alone. His 2019 study on minimally invasive thymectomy for early-stage thymoma (37 citations) further highlights his commitment to expanding the frontiers of minimally invasive thoracic oncology. Additional contributions include a video atlas of extended pleurectomy and decortication for mesothelioma, reflecting his broad surgical expertise. Palivela's body of work is particularly valuable for surgeons and trainees seeking to adopt cutting-edge, patient-centered approaches to complex thoracic conditions.
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- 2Safety of robotic first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome34 citations · 2020
- 3Transthoracic robotic first rib resection: Twelve steps24 citations · 2020
- 4Transthoracic Robotic First Rib Resection: Technique Crystallized17 citations · 2020
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- 7Extended pleurectomy and decortication: Video atlas of operative steps3 citations · 2021