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Naomi Rabinovics is a surgical researcher whose work has made meaningful contributions to the field of minimally invasive endocrine surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted thyroid procedures. Her research has been instrumental in advancing robot-assisted transaxillary thyroid surgery (RATS), a technique that offers significant cosmetic advantages by eliminating visible neck incisions while maintaining surgical efficacy. Her most cited work (2015, 28 citations) helped establish RATS as a promising approach within modern thyroid surgery, while her earlier 2014 study demonstrated the feasibility and safety of this novel technique in clinical practice. Rabinovics has also distinguished herself through her commitment to patient safety, most notably in her neurophysiological investigation into brachial plexopathy — a postoperative complication arising from prolonged arm positioning during transaxillary procedures. This work reflects a rigorous, patient-centered approach to surgical innovation. More recently, her 2022 comparative quality-of-life analysis added an important patient-reported outcomes dimension to the field, addressing a gap in the literature. Collectively, her research portfolio positions her as a thoughtful pioneer in robotic endocrine surgery, balancing technological advancement with clinical responsibility.