Suat Erus

Istanbul Bilim University, Koç University

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Dr. Suat Erus is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for lung surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted procedures and their impact on patient recovery. His most cited work, "Robotic lung segmentectomy for malignant and benign lesions" (2014, 41 citations), established him as an early adopter and evaluator of robotic technology for complex lung resections, demonstrating its feasibility and safety when experience was still limited. This foundational study helped pave the way for broader adoption of robotic segmentectomy. More recently, Dr. Erus has investigated the physiological benefits of these approaches, as seen in his 2020 study "Immune profiling after minimally invasive lobectomy" (11 citations), which compared immune and acute phase responses between video-assisted and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. This work contributes critical understanding to how surgical technique affects systemic inflammation and immune function, potentially guiding choices that improve postoperative outcomes. Through these contributions, Dr. Erus has helped define the modern landscape of minimally invasive thoracic oncology, bridging technical innovation with patient-centered physiological research.