Christian J. Wilson-Smith

UNSW Sydney, Collaborative Research Group

Papers

3

Total Citations

45

H-Index

3

About

Christian J. Wilson-Smith is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted techniques for thoracic and cardiac procedures. His work systematically evaluates the safety, efficacy, and learning curves associated with robotic lobectomy for lung cancer, as well as uniportal robotic thoracic surgeries. Notably, his 2023 meta-analysis on the learning curve of robotic-assisted lobectomy (31 citations) has become a foundational reference for surgeons adopting this technology, demonstrating that while the approach is safe and oncologically effective, it requires a structured training pathway. He has also explored the perioperative outcomes of uniportal robotic surgeries (11 citations) and extended his analysis to robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), assessing its viability in Atlantic demographics. By synthesizing global evidence through rigorous meta-analyses, Wilson-Smith provides critical benchmarks for surgical training and patient outcomes. His work directly informs clinical practice, helping to standardize robotic surgery protocols and reduce complications. For students and researchers, his publications offer a clear roadmap for understanding the current state and future potential of robotic cardiothoracic surgery.

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Key Achievements

3
H-Index
3
Papers
45
Total Citations
15
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The learning curve of the robotic-assisted lobectomy—a systematic review and meta-analysis
31 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 20
🏛 Institutions: UNSW Sydney, Collaborative Research Group

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