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Fabiola Meniconi is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Her major contributions include leading a monocentric prospective randomized trial comparing RATS versus VATS lobectomy, a landmark study that has garnered 35 citations and provides critical evidence on the efficacy of robotic approaches for early-stage lung cancer. She has also conducted retrospective case-match studies on robotic versus open thymectomy (16 citations), demonstrating the safety and benefits of robotic surgery for thymic disorders. Meniconi’s research extends to analyzing learning curves for VATS and RATS lobectomies, highlighting the similarities and differences in training requirements for these technologies, a topic of growing importance as robotic surgery becomes more widespread. Notably, she performed the first combined robot-assisted thymectomy and transaxillary thyroidectomy, showcasing her innovative approach to optimizing robot docking and expanding the scope of minimally invasive procedures. With a focused portfolio of high-impact studies, Meniconi is shaping the future of thoracic surgery by rigorously evaluating and refining robotic techniques, making her a key figure for students and researchers interested in surgical innovation and evidence-based practice.