Gerard A. Silvestri

Medical University of South Carolina

Papers

4

Total Citations

313

H-Index

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About

Dr. Gerard A. Silvestri is a pioneering pulmonologist whose research has fundamentally reshaped the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions. His work centers on advancing interventional pulmonology through robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, a field where he has made landmark contributions. Dr. Silvestri led the seminal study "Robotic Bronchoscopy for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions" (2020, 244 citations), which demonstrated the transformative potential of robotic platforms to overcome the limitations of traditional guided bronchoscopy. He also spearheaded the ACCESS Study (2019, 57 citations), a rigorous cadaveric investigation that established the accuracy of robotic endoscopic systems in reaching simulated tumor targets. Through these and other foundational pilot and feasibility studies, Dr. Silvestri has provided the critical evidence base for integrating robotics into clinical practice, significantly improving diagnostic yields for challenging lung lesions. His work has not only advanced patient care but also set the stage for the next generation of minimally invasive pulmonary diagnostics.

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H-Index
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Papers
313
Total Citations
78
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic Bronchoscopy for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
244 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: Medical University of South Carolina

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