Benjamin D. Kozower

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Benjamin D. Kozower is a leading thoracic surgeon and health services researcher whose work bridges surgical innovation with rigorous outcomes analysis. His primary research focuses on minimally invasive thoracic surgery, particularly the comparative effectiveness, cost implications, and long-term outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer. In a landmark 2019 study (68 citations), Kozower and colleagues documented national utilization trends, outcomes, and costs for minimally invasive lobectomy, revealing critical insights into the adoption and economic impact of these techniques. He further advanced the field with a 2021 cost-effectiveness analysis (28 citations) that provided evidence-based guidance for resource allocation in robotic-assisted procedures. Beyond these highly cited works, Kozower has made substantial contributions to quality improvement in thoracic surgery, serving as a principal investigator for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database. His research has directly influenced clinical guidelines and hospital decision-making, demonstrating how surgical innovation can be responsibly integrated into practice while maintaining cost-conscious care.