Abbas El-Sayed Abbas
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Abbas El-Sayed Abbas is a leading thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer treatment. His primary research focus is the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), with a particular emphasis on perioperative outcomes and oncologic radicality. Dr. Abbas made a landmark contribution as the lead author of the ROMAN Study (2021), the first prospective, international randomized controlled trial comparing robotic and manual VATS for early-stage lung cancer. This pivotal study, cited 94 times, demonstrated that robotic surgery offers comparable safety and efficacy to VATS, with potential advantages in lymph node dissection and surgical precision. His work has helped establish robotic-assisted thoracic surgery as a viable, evidence-based alternative, shaping clinical guidelines and surgical practice worldwide. Dr. Abbas also authored a forward-looking review on the state of the art and future directions of robotic thoracic surgery (2018), reflecting his role as a thought leader in the field. His research continues to drive innovation in thoracic oncology, offering patients less invasive options with improved recovery and outcomes.
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