Julissa Jurado

Hofstra University, Long Island Jewish Medical Center

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Dr. Julissa Jurado is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work is shaping the future of minimally invasive chest surgery. Her research focuses on the application of robotic platforms for complex procedures, including lung cancer resection, first rib resection, and hiatal hernia repair. Dr. Jurado’s major contributions include providing critical data on the learning curve for surgeons transitioning from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to robotic lobectomy for non-small-cell lung cancer, a study that has garnered 11 citations for addressing a key barrier to robotic adoption. She has also advanced the field with her experience in robotic-assisted first rib resection (22 citations), offering a less invasive option for a traditionally challenging operation. Most recently, her high-volume series on robotic hiatal hernia repair without mesh (4 citations) provides valuable outcomes data for a technique of growing popularity. By systematically evaluating these novel approaches, Dr. Jurado is helping to define best practices and lower the barriers to adopting robotic surgery, ultimately improving recovery and outcomes for patients with thoracic diseases.