Henrike Deissner

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Henrike Deissner is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work is redefining the surgical management of rare and complex chest pathologies. Her primary research focus is the application of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) to congenital and neurogenic conditions, areas where minimally invasive techniques have traditionally been challenging. In her 2024 study on robotic resection of neurogenic tumors, she demonstrated the feasibility and safety of the transthoracic RATS approach for these often-benign nerve sheath tumors, providing a critical evidence base for a procedure that balances oncologic precision with reduced patient morbidity. Expanding this expertise, her 2025 retrospective cohort study on pulmonary sequestration—a rare congenital lung malformation—directly compared robotic-assisted resection to traditional open thoracotomy. This work is among the first to quantify the advantages of RATS for this specific condition, highlighting reduced recovery times and improved outcomes. Though her most-cited papers are recent, their impact is already being felt in surgical oncology and congenital lung disease management. Deissner’s contributions are establishing new standards for minimally invasive treatment of thoracic anomalies, positioning her as a leading voice in the next generation of robotic thoracic surgery.