Filomena Napolitano
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2
Total Citations
110
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About
Filomena Napolitano is a thoracic surgeon whose work centers on the surgical management of complex mediastinal and thyroid pathologies. Her research primarily focuses on cervico-mediastinal goiters and thymectomy, addressing the technical challenges and optimizing patient outcomes in these intricate procedures. Her most cited work, "Surgical management of cervico-mediastinal goiters: Our experience and review of the literature" (2015), with 75 citations, provides a comprehensive analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, and surgical techniques for thyroid masses extending into the chest, drawing on decades of institutional experience to reduce post-operative complications. In a second influential paper (2017, 35 citations), she examines thymectomy, the cornerstone treatment for thymoma and myasthenia gravis, comparing traditional median sternotomy with emerging minimally invasive approaches. Through these contributions, Napolitano has helped advance the understanding of surgical decision-making in thoracic oncology and autoimmune disease management. Her work serves as a valuable resource for surgeons navigating the delicate balance between radical resection and preservation of function in the mediastinum and thoracic inlet.
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- 2Surgical approach in thymectomy: Our experience and review of the literature35 citations · 2017