Sabrina Saeed

Moffitt Cancer Center, AdventHealth Tampa

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Sabrina Saeed is a leading figure in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted esophagectomy. Her research is centered on advancing surgical techniques to reduce patient morbidity while maintaining excellent oncologic outcomes. Her major contribution is the rigorous evaluation of Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE) against traditional open esophagectomy (OE). In her landmark study, "Outcomes of 350 Robotic-assisted Esophagectomies at a High-volume Cancer Center," Saeed demonstrated that RAMIE can be performed safely with comparable oncologic results, challenging the status quo and providing crucial data for surgeons considering this technology. This work has garnered 26 citations, reflecting its significant impact on clinical practice. Additionally, her conceptual paper, "Robotics in surgery: is a robot necessary? For what?" (10 citations), offers a critical framework for understanding where robotic technology provides the most value along the spectrum of surgical invasiveness. Through her work at a high-volume cancer center, Saeed is not only refining surgical technique but also shaping the strategic adoption of robotics in complex oncologic procedures, making her a key voice for evidence-based innovation in surgery.