Vijay Singh

Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health, Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

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Dr. Vijay Singh is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer and complex hiatal hernia repair. His research primarily explores the transition from video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to robotic platforms, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes while navigating technical and cost-related barriers. In his highly cited 2020 study on the learning curve for robotic lobectomy, Dr. Singh provided critical insights for experienced VATS surgeons considering robotic adoption, demonstrating that the transition is feasible with measurable improvements in outcomes. His 2017 work on electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy for localizing pulmonary nodules during robotic resections addressed a key challenge in treating small or ground-glass lesions, enhancing surgical precision in minimally invasive settings. Most recently, his 2024 study on robotic hiatal hernia repair without mesh, based on a high-volume experience, offers valuable data on outcomes for this increasingly popular approach. With over 20 citations across his key publications, Dr. Singh’s contributions are shaping best practices in robotic thoracic surgery, helping surgeons worldwide refine their techniques and expand access to advanced, less invasive treatments.