William Carroway

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William Carroway is a thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work centers on optimizing postoperative care in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. His primary research areas include video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS), and evidence-based imaging protocols following pulmonary resection. Carroway’s major contribution lies in challenging long-standing clinical dogma: his landmark study, “Are routine, daily chest radiographs (CXR) necessary following (VATS and RATS) lobectomies?” (2024), systematically evaluated the utility of daily imaging in directing postoperative management. The findings suggest that routine CXRs may be unnecessary in many cases, potentially reducing patient radiation exposure, hospital costs, and workflow burden. Though recently published, this work has already garnered attention for its practical implications in streamlining recovery pathways. Carroway’s research addresses a critical gap in thoracic surgery guidelines, where consensus on imaging frequency remains absent. His work is particularly valuable for surgeons and trainees seeking evidence-based, cost-effective approaches to postoperative care. As his citation profile grows, Carroway is emerging as a thoughtful voice in the movement toward de-implementation of low-value routine practices in thoracic surgery.