Papers
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Total Citations
606
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About
Marc Margolis is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose career has been defined by his groundbreaking work in robotic-assisted surgical techniques, particularly for the treatment of lung cancer and complex thoracic conditions. His most influential contributions center on establishing robotic lobectomy as a safe, feasible, and oncologically sound approach for early-stage lung cancer. His landmark 2009 paper documenting 100 consecutive robot-assisted lobectomies garnered over 200 citations, while his earlier 2008 work introducing the technique accumulated 82 citations, together helping to establish the evidence base for a new surgical paradigm. Margolis further advanced the field by rigorously defining the learning curve for robotic lobectomy, a contribution critical for training programs worldwide. His innovative spirit extended well beyond lung cancer: he developed robotic approaches for Paget-Schroetter disease through first-rib resection, thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, posterior mediastinal goiter excision, and even celiac artery compression syndrome. Notably, he reported the first robot-assisted thoracoscopic resection of intralobar sequestration. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 550 citations, Margolis stands as a foundational figure in minimally invasive robotic thoracic surgery.
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- 2The learning curve of robotic lobectomy99 citations · 2012
- 3Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer82 citations · 2008
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- 9Robotic First Rib Resection16 citations · 2015
- 10Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Resection of Intralobar Sequestration14 citations · 2009