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Dr. James Shahoud is a thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer and esophageal cancer surgery. His work centers on improving the identification and resection of small pulmonary nodules, a critical challenge in early-stage lung cancer treatment. In his 2024 study on robot-assisted bronchoscopy, Dr. Shahoud demonstrated how this technology can precisely locate nodules during minimally invasive pulmonary resection, offering a solution to a common intraoperative difficulty. His research also compares surgical approaches, including uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (uVATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), to determine optimal outcomes for lung resection patients. Additionally, Dr. Shahoud has investigated factors influencing access to esophagectomy for cancer using the National Cancer Database, highlighting disparities in surgical care. With his most-cited papers accumulating citations in the thoracic surgery literature, his contributions are shaping the evolution of video-assisted and robotic thoracic procedures. Dr. Shahoud’s work is particularly valuable for surgeons and researchers seeking evidence-based guidance on adopting new technologies to improve precision and patient outcomes in thoracic oncology.