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Dr. Charlotte Spear is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex cardiothoracic and esophageal procedures. Her major contributions lie in demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic platforms for high-risk interventions, including catastrophic vascular injury management during robotic surgery, where her 2019 study on REBOA as a rescue strategy has garnered 14 citations. Dr. Spear has also been instrumental in refining robotic esophagectomy, with her 2021 work on the Ivor-Lewis approach showing comparable or superior outcomes to minimally invasive techniques, including improved postoperative pain and reduced cardiopulmonary complications. Her innovative two-patch repair for partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and sinus venosus defect, published in 2020, highlights her skill in adapting robotic methods to rare congenital anomalies, earning 8 citations. Additionally, her reviews on robotic segmentectomy for lung cancer underscore the advantages of robotic-assisted surgery over open and VATS approaches. With a growing citation impact and a focus on pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive thoracic surgery, Dr. Spear is a rising leader in her field, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological innovation.