Carola Maria Gagliardo
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo
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Carola Maria Gagliardo is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for early-stage lung cancer. Her work critically compares the three main lobectomy approaches—traditional thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS)—for clinical stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In her highly cited 2021 study, she provides a comprehensive analysis of postoperative outcomes, lymph node dissection adequacy, and cost-effectiveness across these techniques. This research offers vital guidance for surgeons selecting the most appropriate minimally invasive approach, balancing oncologic rigor with patient recovery and healthcare economics. With her paper accumulating 6 citations, Gagliardo’s contributions are shaping evidence-based practice in thoracic oncology. Her work is particularly notable for addressing the real-world implications of surgical innovation, helping to define the role of robotic surgery in lung cancer treatment. For students and researchers, Gagliardo exemplifies how comparative effectiveness research can directly inform clinical decision-making and improve patient care in the rapidly evolving field of thoracic surgery.
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