Teodora Panza

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Teodora Panza is a leading thoracic surgeon whose work centers on refining surgical standards for thymic malignancies, with a particular focus on thymoma resection. Her most-cited paper, "Standardized definitions and concepts of radicality during minimally invasive thymoma resection" (2020), addresses a critical gap in the field by establishing clear, consensus-driven criteria for what constitutes a truly radical resection in minimally invasive approaches. This contribution, endorsed by the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group, directly impacts surgical planning and prognostic accuracy, as completeness of resection and margin status are the strongest predictors of patient outcomes. While her citation count is still growing, Panza’s work is foundational for surgeons seeking to standardize technique and improve long-term survival in thymoma patients. Her research bridges the gap between oncologic principles and modern minimally invasive surgery, ensuring that less invasive approaches do not compromise radicality. For students and clinicians, Panza’s scholarship offers a practical, evidence-based framework for achieving optimal oncologic results while advancing surgical innovation.