Shaunagh McDermott

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Shaunagh McDermott is a leading researcher in thoracic radiology and interventional imaging, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer treatment. Her work centers on the preoperative localization of pulmonary nodules, a critical step in enabling video-assisted and robotically assisted surgery. Her most-cited paper, "Image-guided Preoperative Localization of Pulmonary Nodules for Video-assisted and Robotically Assisted Surgery" (2019, 63 citations), published by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), provides a comprehensive framework for using imaging modalities—such as CT-guided hook-wire placement, fiducial markers, and dye injection—to precisely mark small or subsolid nodules before resection. This contribution has significantly improved surgical accuracy, reduced operative times, and expanded the pool of patients eligible for lung-sparing procedures. McDermott’s work has been widely adopted in clinical practice, influencing guidelines for thoracic surgery and interventional radiology. Her research bridges the gap between diagnostic imaging and surgical oncology, demonstrating a clear impact on patient outcomes. Through her innovative approaches, she has established herself as a key figure in the evolution of image-guided thoracic interventions, earning recognition for her role in making robotic-assisted lung surgery safer and more effective.