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Debora Brascia is a thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing surgical care for patients with thymic disorders and lung cancer, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. Her work centers on optimizing outcomes in myasthenia gravis (MG) and thymoma management, where she has investigated the efficacy of thymectomy in severe MG cases (classes IV–V), demonstrating that even in high-risk patients, the procedure can be life-changing. She has also contributed to standardizing definitions of radicality during minimally invasive thymoma resection, helping to refine prognostic assessments. Brascia’s impact is evident in her studies on robotic thymectomy for large thymomas, where she has shown that robotic approaches are safe and effective even for complex tumors. Beyond thymic surgery, she has explored early hospital discharge after robotic lobectomy using telehealth home monitoring, a forward-looking approach that reduces length of stay without compromising safety. Her work on postoperative pneumonia risk factors after lung cancer surgery further underscores her commitment to improving perioperative care. With over 20 citations across her key papers, Brascia is a rising voice in thoracic surgery, blending technical innovation with patient-centered outcomes.