Jacques P. Fontaine
Papers
26
Total Citations
453
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About
Jacques P. Fontaine is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, particularly in the treatment of lung and esophageal cancers. His work focuses on evaluating the safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of robotic-assisted videothoracoscopic surgery (R-VATS) for complex thoracic procedures, helping to establish evidence-based standards at a time when the role of robotics in thoracic oncology remained controversial. Fontaine's most influential contribution — an international retrospective study on robotic resection of Stage III lung cancer (75 citations) — challenged conventional limitations of minimally invasive approaches in locally advanced disease. His investigations into lymph node dissection, surgical upstaging, and perioperative outcomes across diverse patient populations, including those with obesity or post-induction therapy, have provided nuanced insight into the real-world applicability of robotic platforms. His work on credentialing and the learning curve for robotic lobectomy offers valuable guidance for training emerging surgeons. With over 350 robotic-assisted esophagectomies documented at a high-volume cancer center, Fontaine's research spans the breadth of minimally invasive thoracic and esophageal oncology. Collectively accumulating nearly 360 citations, his body of work has meaningfully shaped surgical practice and training in robotic thoracic surgery worldwide.
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- 2Robotic-Assisted Videothoracoscopic Surgery of the Lung52 citations · 2015
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- 8Robotic-Assisted Videothoracoscopic Mediastinal Surgery25 citations · 2015
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