Mirella Marino
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Dr. Mirella Marino is a leading thoracic pathologist whose research focuses on the surgical management and pathological evaluation of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with particular emphasis on nodal staging and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Her major contributions include a landmark retrospective single-center analysis comparing nodal upstaging outcomes following robotic-assisted lobectomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery, and traditional thoracotomy for early-stage NSCLC. This work, which has garnered 28 citations, demonstrated that robotic-assisted approaches achieve comparable lymph node dissection quality to thoracotomy, challenging conventional surgical paradigms and supporting the expanded use of minimally invasive techniques in lung cancer treatment. Dr. Marino’s research has significantly advanced understanding of how surgical approach affects pathological staging accuracy, directly impacting clinical decision-making for early-stage lung cancer patients. Her findings have been instrumental in validating robotic-assisted lobectomy as a viable alternative to more invasive procedures, contributing to reduced patient recovery times without compromising oncological outcomes. Through her meticulous pathological analyses and comparative effectiveness studies, Dr. Marino continues to shape evidence-based surgical standards in thoracic oncology, making her work essential reading for surgeons, pathologists, and researchers dedicated to optimizing lung cancer care.
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