Teresa Hung Key

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, University of Pisa

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102

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About

Dr. Teresa Hung Key is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on the advancement and application of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for complex mediastinal and lung pathologies. Her major contributions center on demonstrating the safety, efficacy, and oncological adequacy of robotic thymectomy for thymoma, especially in patients with myasthenia gravis. Her landmark 2021 study on 53 patients, 34 with myasthenia gravis, provided critical evidence that robotic surgery achieves excellent neurological and oncological outcomes, with 66 citations underscoring its influence. Dr. Hung Key’s comprehensive review on the evolution of robotic thoracic surgery (2019, 66 citations) has become a foundational reference, charting the rapid technological progress and global adoption of these minimally invasive techniques. Her work has been instrumental in establishing robotic thymectomy as a standard of care, offering patients reduced morbidity and faster recovery without compromising cancer control. Through rigorous clinical research, Dr. Hung Key continues to shape the future of thoracic surgery, bridging innovation with patient-centered outcomes.