Papers
11
Total Citations
203
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Hiran C. Fernando is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the evolution of minimally invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancers. His work centers on optimizing surgical approaches—comparing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), uniportal VATS, and robotic-assisted techniques—to improve patient outcomes. His landmark 2019 meta-analysis, cited 94 times, systematically evaluated the optimal approach to lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer, providing critical evidence for surgical decision-making. Dr. Fernando has also been instrumental in advancing navigational bronchoscopy, demonstrating how electromagnetic and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with dye marking can precisely identify small peripheral lung nodules during minimally invasive resection, a technique that addresses a major clinical challenge. His contributions extend to robotic-assisted thoracic surgery for complex mediastinal conditions, including parathyroid adenomas and esophageal cysts, as well as three-field minimally invasive esophagectomy. With over 200 cumulative citations across his most influential works, Dr. Fernando’s research continues to drive innovation in thoracic oncology, offering surgeons and patients safer, more effective, and less invasive treatment options.
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Top Papers
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- 3Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Thoracic Malignancies20 citations · 2008
- 4Robotic assisted thoracic surgery for resection of an esophageal cyst14 citations · 2006
- 5Three-field minimally invasive esophagectomy: Current results and technique12 citations · 2012
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- 7Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma With Osteitis Fibrosis Cystica5 citations · 2014
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- 10ROBOTIC BRONCHOSCOPY: OUR FIRST 100 NODULES3 citations · 2021