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Sasha Stamenkovic is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work centers on the standardization and advancement of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). His major contributions lie in developing structured training curricula to ensure safe, widespread adoption of robotic procedures. Notably, he led the Delphi process for the Thoracic Robotic Curriculum Development Committee, a landmark study (50 citations) that defined essential procedures for optimizing surgeon training and minimizing risks associated with the learning curve. Stamenkovic also championed the "European way" for robotic thoracic training, advocating for a harmonized, evidence-based module across Europe to meet rising demand. His technical innovations include the sequential robotic-assisted lung resection with a subxiphoid utility incision, a technique that reduces rib pressure and improves hilar access. Beyond technique, he critically examines the resource implications of RATS versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, addressing cost-effectiveness and wider healthcare impacts. With a forward-looking perspective, Stamenkovic explores how robotics will reshape surgical education in his recent work, "Reprogramming the Surgeon." His cumulative influence—evident in his cited studies—positions him as a key architect of modern robotic thoracic surgery training and practice.