Justin J. Watson

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Papers

3

Total Citations

33

H-Index

3

About

Justin J. Watson is a thoracic surgeon whose research is reshaping the management of pulmonary nodules and esophageal cancer. His work centers on integrating advanced robotic technologies to streamline diagnosis and treatment, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for lung cancer patients. Dr. Watson’s major contributions include pioneering the single-anesthesia robotic navigational bronchoscopy with biopsy and lung resection (SABR) approach, which eliminates diagnostic delays that negatively impact survival. His 2023 study on robotic navigational bronchoscopy (16 citations) demonstrated improved diagnostic yield over standard bronchoscopy, while his 2024 cost-effectiveness analysis of SABR (7 citations) showed significant reductions in wait times and healthcare costs. Dr. Watson has also investigated national trends in esophagectomy (10 citations), providing critical data on operative approaches and long-term survival. His work is notable for translating technological innovation into practical, patient-centered care, directly addressing the critical gap between diagnosis and treatment in thoracic oncology.

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3
H-Index
3
Papers
33
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic navigational bronchoscopy in a thoracic surgery practice: Leveraging technology in the management of pulmonary nodules
16 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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