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Steven Stamenkovic is a leading thoracic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). His research centers on three critical areas: the economic viability of robotic lobectomy, the development of standardized surgical training, and the expansion of RATS applications for complex pathologies. Stamenkovic’s landmark micro-cost analysis (19 citations) challenged prevailing assumptions by demonstrating that while robotic lobectomy incurs higher capital and operating room costs, a granular cost breakdown reveals nuanced financial trade-offs—a finding that directly informs hospital budgeting and surgical adoption decisions. He has pioneered the “4Ts” training framework (technique, technology, train-the-trainer, and transformation), a digital curriculum now being validated for global dissemination. Notably, Stamenkovic has documented the first robotic approach to thoracic endometriosis syndrome with unilateral diaphragmatic palsy, showcasing RATS’ versatility beyond oncology. His work on diagnostic robotic segmentectomy for screen-detected nodules offers a streamlined, one-stage solution that accelerates diagnosis. With a growing citation footprint and a focus on training the next generation, Stamenkovic is not merely advancing surgical technique—he is building the infrastructure for a robotic thoracic future.