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Patsy Skabla is a pioneering clinician-researcher at the forefront of interventional pulmonology, specializing in the integration of robotic navigation bronchoscopy for the diagnosis and management of lung nodules. Her work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes, particularly in community and academic cancer programs. Skabla’s major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of the Ion platform for robotic bronchoscopy, enabling precise navigation to peripheral lung lesions and proving benign disease with high accuracy. Her studies, such as the "Fast Track Nodule Pathway," have pioneered same-day robotic diagnosis and resection, streamlining care and reducing time to treatment. With over 13 citations across her most-cited papers—including "Robotic Navigation Bronchoscopy Using the Ion Platform" (5 citations) and "Integration of Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy Into a Community Academic Cancer Program" (2 citations)—Skabla’s impact is evident in shaping clinical protocols. Her notable achievement lies in bridging cutting-edge technology with practical implementation, making robotic bronchoscopy accessible in diverse healthcare settings. For students and researchers, Skabla’s work exemplifies how innovation can transform lung nodule management, offering a blueprint for efficient, patient-centered care.