Micaela L. Collins

Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Dr. Micaela L. Collins is a thoracic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer treatment. Her primary research areas include robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, neoadjuvant therapy outcomes, and surgical quality metrics. Dr. Collins has made significant contributions to understanding the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches, particularly in complex lung resections. Her 2024 study comparing video-assisted and robot-assisted wedge resections (10 citations) provides critical evidence for surgical decision-making. She has also investigated the real-world safety of robotic lobectomy following neoadjuvant immunotherapy and chemotherapy (4 citations), addressing a key gap in the literature regarding operative challenges after modern cancer treatments. Additionally, her work on factors associated with margin positivity after lung resection (2 citations) and the safety profile of robotic pneumonectomy (2 citations) has helped define best practices for high-risk procedures. Through her systematic evaluation of robotic techniques, Dr. Collins is helping to establish evidence-based guidelines that improve patient outcomes and expand the role of minimally invasive surgery in thoracic oncology.