Nicolas Chanes

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Nicolas Chanes is a thoracic surgeon whose work is advancing the frontiers of minimally invasive robotic surgery for complex mediastinal and vascular pathologies. His primary research focuses on the application of robotic techniques to treat rare anatomical anomalies and endocrine disorders. Chanes’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering work on the robotic management of aberrant subclavian artery (ASA), a rare congenital condition that can cause debilitating dysphagia lusoria. His 2025 study on early outcomes of this robotic approach, already garnering 2 citations, demonstrates a significant shift away from conventional open surgery, offering patients a less invasive path to improved quality of life. Further solidifying his expertise, Chanes has also detailed a single-institution experience with robotic-assisted ectopic mediastinal parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. This work provides a crucial operative blueprint for thoracic surgeons tackling these challenging, ectopic glands. By systematically reporting outcomes and refining surgical techniques for these niche but critical procedures, Chanes is not only improving patient recovery but also setting new standards for what is achievable with robotic precision in the chest.