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About
Gaetano Rocco is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped minimally invasive approaches to lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. His research centers on three key areas: uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ssRAB), and the optimization of surgical outcomes through data-driven analysis. Rocco is widely recognized for championing the single-port (uniportal) VATS technique, a paradigm shift that reduced surgical trauma and recovery time, as detailed in his highly cited 2012 paper “One-port (uniportal) video-assisted thoracic surgical resections—A clear advance” (91 citations). His landmark 2021 study on shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (183 citations) established a new standard for diagnosing peripheral lung lesions, demonstrating unprecedented precision in navigating the distal airways. More recently, his 2022 investigation into operative time and postoperative complications after pulmonary lobectomy (40 citations) provided critical benchmarks for surgical safety. Rocco has also contributed to large-scale collaborative efforts, including the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons prospective thymic database (37 citations), and has authored clinical statements guiding computed tomography screening programs (39 citations). With over 500 cumulative citations, his work continues to influence both surgical practice and the integration of advanced imaging and robotics in thoracic oncology.
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