Papers
27
Total Citations
1,546
H-Index
17
About
Johannes Bodner stands as a pioneering figure in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, whose early adoption and rigorous evaluation of robotic surgical systems helped shape the field during its formative years. Working with the da Vinci surgical robot from as early as 2001, Bodner was among the first surgeons to systematically document and publish outcomes from robotic-assisted procedures across a broad spectrum of thoracic conditions, including mediastinal masses, esophageal tumors, lung lobectomy, and thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. His landmark 2004 paper on first experiences with the da Vinci system in thoracic surgery has accumulated over 318 citations, reflecting its foundational influence on the specialty. Collectively, his ten most-cited works have garnered nearly 1,100 citations, underscoring his sustained impact on surgical literature. Bodner's research was notable not only for championing innovation but also for providing honest critical appraisals of robotic technology's limitations alongside its advantages — a balance that lent his work exceptional credibility. His comparative studies of robotic versus video-assisted thoracoscopic approaches gave trainees and surgeons practical, evidence-based guidance during a critical transition period in minimally invasive surgery, making his contributions invaluable to both clinical practice and surgical education.
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Top Papers
- 1First experiences with the da Vinci™ operating robot in thoracic surgery☆318 citations · 2004
- 2Early experience with robot-assisted surgery for mediastinal masses184 citations · 2004
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- 9The robotic approach for mediastinal lesions73 citations · 2006
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