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Dr. Lisa De Leonibus is a thoracic surgeon whose research centers on the evolution of minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly the comparative effectiveness of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). Her most cited work, a 2020 retrospective case-match study comparing robotic surgery to open surgery for thymectomy (16 citations), provides critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches for mediastinal procedures. She has also contributed a comprehensive review analyzing the learning curves for VATS and RATS lobectomies (8 citations), highlighting the similarities and differences in training requirements for these two technologies—a vital resource for surgical educators and trainees. Additionally, Dr. De Leonibus has explored niche applications of robotic surgery, such as the resection of rare mediastinal goiters and ectopic thyroid tissue (2 citations), demonstrating the expanded potential of robotic platforms beyond standard lung cancer cases. Her work collectively advances the understanding of how robotic assistance can improve patient outcomes while addressing the practical challenges of surgical training and adoption in thoracic oncology.