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Kathryn Rodriguez is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing outcomes in robotic-assisted pulmonary surgery, particularly for lung cancer patients. Her work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of how patient-specific factors influence the success of minimally invasive lobectomy. In her landmark study on 159 consecutive cases, she demonstrated the efficacy of robotic-assisted surgery in achieving thorough mediastinal lymph node dissection, a critical component of non-small cell lung cancer staging and treatment. Rodriguez has systematically investigated how variables like obesity, advanced age, and small body habitus affect perioperative outcomes, providing surgeons with evidence-based guidelines for patient selection and risk stratification. Her analysis of 287 consecutive cases examining the effect of advanced age on surgical outcomes has been particularly influential. With over 68 citations across her most-cited works, Rodriguez's research has shaped clinical protocols for robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy, establishing her as a key authority in refining surgical techniques to improve recovery and reduce complications for diverse patient populations.