Ramsy Abdelghani

Tulane Medical Center, Tulane University

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Dr. Ramsy Abdelghani is a pioneering surgeon advancing the frontiers of minimally invasive thoracic and endocrine surgery. His primary research focuses on the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted technologies for diagnosing and treating pulmonary and thyroid conditions. Dr. Abdelghani’s most impactful work, a 2024 study comparing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-guided shape-sensing robotic bronchoscopy (ssRAB) to electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB), has garnered 21 citations. This landmark research demonstrated that integrating real-time CBCT imaging with robotic bronchoscopy significantly enhances diagnostic yield for challenging pulmonary nodules, offering a critical advantage over traditional navigation methods. In his earlier work, Dr. Abdelghani rigorously evaluated robotic hemithyroidectomy against conventional open surgery, contributing foundational evidence (9 citations) on the safety and cosmetic benefits of robotic thyroid surgery. His contributions are shaping clinical guidelines and improving patient outcomes by validating technologies that reduce invasiveness while increasing precision. Dr. Abdelghani’s work is essential reading for clinicians and researchers seeking evidence on the optimal use of robotic platforms and intraoperative imaging in thoracic and endocrine procedures.