Nikki Galvis
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Dr. Nikki Galvis is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing intraoperative molecular imaging (IMI) to improve the precision of robotic pulmonary resections. Her major contribution lies in demonstrating the first-ever clinical application of targeted fluorescent tracers during robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) to visualize ground glass opacities (GGOs)—a notoriously challenging task due to their subtle appearance. In her landmark 2022 study, Dr. Galvis led a first-in-human pilot trial that proved IMI could reliably illuminate these elusive lesions in real time, enabling more complete and accurate resections. This work, already cited 12 times, has laid the foundation for a new standard in minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. By merging molecular imaging with robotic platforms, she is directly addressing a critical unmet need in thoracic oncology. Dr. Galvis’s innovative approach not only enhances surgical visualization but also promises to reduce recurrence rates and improve patient outcomes, marking her as a rising leader in the field of surgical oncology and image-guided therapy.
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