P Schnorr

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P Schnorr is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, advanced imaging, and perioperative innovation. Their major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive resection for non–small cell lung cancer following chemoimmunotherapy, a finding that has reshaped treatment protocols in academic hospitals. Schnorr is perhaps best known for developing a groundbreaking system for mixed-reality holographic overlays of real-time rendered 3D-reconstructed imaging, using a video pass-through head-mounted display to guide navigation in chest wall surgery—a pathway to the future of surgical planning. This work, cited 17 times, exemplifies their commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into clinical practice. With over 22 citations for their foundational work on the role of wet lab training in thoracic surgery, Schnorr has also advanced non-intubated robotic-assisted techniques for tracheal and airway reconstruction. Their research, spanning from 2017 to 2025, consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in thoracic surgery, making them a key figure in the evolution of patient-specific, technology-driven care.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The role of wet lab in thoracic surgery

   22 citations · 2017
2. 2
   A System for Mixed-Reality Holographic Overlays of Real-Time Rendered 3D-Reconstructed Imaging Using a Video Pass-through Head-Mounted Display—A Pathway to Future Navigation in Chest Wall Surgery

   17 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Minimally invasive resection of non–small cell lung cancer after chemoimmunotherapy: A multicenter study in academic hospitals

   4 citations · 2025
4. 4
   Non-intubated robotic-assisted thoracic surgery for tracheal/airway resection and reconstruction safe: editorial commentary

   4 citations · 2021

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