Mohamed El Zaeedi
Papers
3
Total Citations
20
H-Index
3
About
Mohamed El Zaeedi is a cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on redefining postoperative recovery through innovative chest tube management and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. His major contributions center on challenging long-held surgical dogmas—demonstrating that chest tubes can be safely removed within 4 to 12 hours after robotic pulmonary lobectomy and segmentectomy, and that they are entirely unnecessary after robotic thymectomy. These findings directly reduce patient pain, shorten hospital stays, and lower morbidity. With over 20 citations across his most-cited works, including a landmark study on the Thoraguard digital drainage system, El Zaeedi’s work is gaining traction among minimally invasive thoracic surgeons. His research is notable for its pragmatic, quality-improvement approach and its potential to shift standard practice toward a more patient-centered, tube-light future.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Use of a novel digital drainage system after pulmonary resection9 citations · 2022
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- 3A chest tube after robotic thymectomy is unnecessary5 citations · 2023