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Henrik Jessen Hansen is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive lung surgery. His primary research focuses on advancing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) through "fast-track" recovery protocols and novel, ultra-minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hansen is best known for developing "microlobectomy," a groundbreaking form of endoscopic lobectomy that eliminates intercostal incisions larger than 5 mm, instead utilizing a subxiphoid port for specimen removal. This innovation, detailed in his 2017 paper (23 citations), aims to dramatically reduce postoperative pain and recovery time. His most cited work, a 2015 review on fast-track VATS (52 citations), identifies key challenges and future research directions for enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery. Demonstrating his leadership in surgical education, Dr. Hansen recently spearheaded an international Delphi consensus study (2023, 13 citations) to identify the most critical technical procedures for simulation-based training in thoracic surgery. Through his blend of technical innovation and educational foresight, Dr. Hansen is not only refining surgical practice but also shaping the next generation of thoracic surgeons.