Justin D. Blasberg
Yale University, Jikei University School of Medicine, Columbia University, Yale New Haven Hospital
Papers
9
Total Citations
212
H-Index
7
About
Justin D. Blasberg is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for lung cancer and other thoracic conditions. His major contributions include defining the learning curve for robotic lobectomy (42 citations) and demonstrating that higher hospital volumes correlate with improved patient outcomes (54 citations). Using the National Cancer Database, he has provided critical insights into the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted lobectomies (25 citations), helping to establish best practices for this rapidly evolving technology. Blasberg has also pioneered nonintubated VATS techniques (45 citations), reducing the invasiveness of thoracic procedures. His work extends to complex cases such as robotic repair of diaphragmatic hernias and brachytherapy for high-risk lung cancer patients. With over 200 total citations, Blasberg’s research is shaping the future of thoracic surgery by providing evidence-based guidance for adopting robotic platforms, improving surgical training, and enhancing patient selection. His recent assessment of online patient information on robotic surgery (2024) underscores his commitment to patient education and informed decision-making.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Hospital Volume and Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Lobectomies54 citations · 2016
- 2Anesthesia for nonintubated video-assisted thoracic surgery45 citations · 2016
- 3Defining the learning curve in robot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy42 citations · 2018
- 4Robotic-Assisted Lobectomies in the National Cancer Database25 citations · 2018
- 5Robotic Thoracic Surgery20 citations · 2020
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- 9Assessment of online information on robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery4 citations · 2024