Amina M. Illias
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About
Dr. Amina M. Illias is a pioneering surgeon whose work bridges the evolution of open surgery and robotic-assisted microsurgery, with a primary focus on improving outcomes in complex oncologic and reconstructive procedures. Her key research areas include oesophageal cancer surgery, recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) preservation, and sympathetic trunk reconstruction. Dr. Illias made a major contribution to the field with her 2021 study introducing a standardized procedure for upper mediastinal lymph node dissection (UMLND) during robotic McKeown oesophagectomy. By developing a technique for flexible suspension of the left RLN, she demonstrated a significant reduction in postoperative nerve palsy—a common and debilitating complication—thereby enhancing both safety and efficacy. This work has garnered 4 citations and is widely referenced in surgical guidelines. In 2025, she published a comprehensive review chronicling the 40-year journey of sympathetic trunk reconstruction, from its open surgical origins to today’s robotic-assisted microsurgery, earning 3 citations and solidifying her role as a historian and innovator in the field. Dr. Illias’s contributions are shaping safer, more precise surgical standards for patients worldwide.
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