C. Jason Smithers

Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University

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Dr. C. Jason Smithers is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of severe tracheomalacia (TM). His primary research focus is the development and refinement of minimally invasive techniques for posterior tracheopexy, a procedure that directly addresses the membranous tracheal intrusion causing airway collapse. Dr. Smithers’ major contributions include advancing this life-saving surgery from an open approach to less invasive methods. He published the lessons learned from his initial case series on a minimally invasive surgical approach for posterior tracheopexy (28 citations), establishing a critical framework for safer, more effective outcomes. Demonstrating his innovative leadership, Dr. Smithers also authored the first report of a robot-assisted thoracoscopic posterior tracheopexy (6 citations), showcasing a groundbreaking application of robotic technology in pediatric thoracic surgery. His work has not only provided a definitive solution for infants with severe TM but has also set a new standard for surgical precision and recovery. By systematically reducing surgical trauma while maintaining efficacy, Dr. Smithers has significantly impacted the field, offering hope and improved quality of life for his youngest, most fragile patients.