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Dr. Mariko Fukui is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex chest and mediastinal pathologies. Her major contributions center on expanding the boundaries of robotic portal surgery, demonstrating its feasibility and advantages over traditional open thoracotomy for challenging procedures. Notably, her work on hybrid robotic lobectomy with thoracic wall resection for superior sulcus tumors (2022, 8 citations) has provided a critical framework for treating these difficult-to-access malignancies. Dr. Fukui has also innovated techniques for robotic portal complex sleeve resections, pulmonary arterioplasty, and the resection of cervico-superior mediastinal tumors, consistently highlighting the benefits of the robotic approach—including enhanced visualization, precision, and reduced morbidity. Her studies on preoperative imaging assessment for neurogenic tumors and port placement strategies further underscore her commitment to optimizing surgical planning and safety. With a growing body of work published in 2025, Dr. Fukui is establishing herself as a leader in robotic thoracic surgery, offering reproducible, evidence-based solutions that improve patient outcomes and expand surgical options for conditions once considered prohibitive for minimally invasive intervention.