Papers
9
Total Citations
65
H-Index
5
About
Roman Petrov is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex esophageal and airway procedures. His major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted approaches for traditionally high-risk surgeries, including McKeown esophagectomy, substernal esophageal bypass, and left main stem bronchus sleeve resection. Petrov has also systematically evaluated the financial implications of adopting robotic thoracic surgery, with his 2020 study on cost impact accumulating 18 citations, and has authored a comprehensive systematic review on minimally invasive diaphragm plication for unilateral paralysis (11 citations). His work on tracheobronchoplasty for tracheobronchomalacia and the robotic Belsey Mark IV repair for paraesophageal hernia showcases his commitment to expanding robotic applications in thoracic surgery. With over 65 total citations across his most-cited papers, Petrov’s research not only advances surgical technique but also critically assesses the economic realities of robotic adoption. His narrative review on robotic-assisted esophagectomy, published in 2025, further solidifies his role as a thoughtful voice in the ongoing debate about technology’s role in surgical innovation.
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- 3Robotic-assisted McKeown esophagectomy10 citations · 2019
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- 6Tracheobronchoplasty for tracheobronchomalacia5 citations · 2021
- 7Robotic Belsey Mark IV Repair of the Paraesophageal Hernia3 citations · 2023
- 8A Rare Complication of Esophageal Exclusion: Esophageal Mucocele2 citations · 2022
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