Papers
22
Total Citations
418
H-Index
10
About
Gaetano Romano is a distinguished thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery. His research focuses on robotic surgical techniques for lung cancer, pulmonary resection, and mediastinal pathology, with particular emphasis on optimizing outcomes and expanding the clinical application of minimally invasive robotic approaches. Romano's most cited work, "The evolution of robotic thoracic surgery" (2019, 66 citations), provides a landmark overview of how rapidly advancing robotic technology is transforming surgical practice globally. His investigations into intraoperative catastrophes during robotic pulmonary resection (63 citations) and the management of major complications (28 citations) have made critical contributions to surgical safety protocols. His longitudinal research on robotic lobectomy — spanning technique evolution from 2004 onward — demonstrates sustained commitment to refining procedural standards and long-term oncological outcomes in non-small cell lung cancer patients. Notably, Romano has also broadened his scope to include patient-reported outcomes in robotic oncological surgery and thymectomy for myasthenia gravis patients, reflecting a holistic approach to surgical care. With over 360 cumulative citations across his top publications, his body of work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers navigating the rapidly evolving field of robotic thoracic oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1The evolution of robotic thoracic surgery66 citations · 2019
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- 3Nodal upstaging evaluation in NSCLC patients treated by robotic lobectomy41 citations · 2018
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- 5Robotic lobectomy for lung cancer: evolution in technique and technology37 citations · 2014
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- 7Outcomes of major complications after robotic anatomic pulmonary resection28 citations · 2019
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- 10Treatment of pulmonary nodule: from VATS to RATS11 citations · 2018