Jonathan Oparka

Collaborative Research Group, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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Jonathan Oparka is a thoracic surgeon whose work has helped shape the modern practice of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). His research centers on minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques, with a particular focus on optimizing approaches to lobectomy and tracking the evolution of the field. Oparka’s most cited work, the "Cross-sectional Survey on Lobectomy Approach (X-SOLA)" (2014), has garnered 26 citations and provides critical insights into surgeon preferences and trends in lobectomy, directly informing clinical decision-making. He also contributed to the landmark review "Twenty years of video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery: The past, present, and future" (2012), which documented a historic gathering of VATS pioneers in Edinburgh and synthesized two decades of progress in pulmonary resection. This work not only chronicles the field’s transformation but also highlights Oparka’s role in connecting global expertise. His contributions continue to influence thoracic surgery education and practice, making him a key voice in the ongoing advancement of minimally invasive approaches.