Ali Zamir Khan

About

Ali Zamir Khan is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work bridges cutting-edge robotic surgery with complex infectious and inflammatory lung diseases, particularly prevalent in India and Southeast Asia. His major contributions center on advancing minimally invasive techniques for lobectomy in non-small cell lung cancer, where his 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis (94 citations) critically compared multiport, uniportal, and robotic VATS approaches, providing evidence-based guidance for optimal surgical strategy. Khan is internationally recognized for his expertise in robotic thoracic surgery for challenging cases, such as post-tuberculosis aspergilloma and other inflammatory conditions, demonstrating that robotic assistance can safely manage intense adhesions and reduce perioperative risks like endobronchial spillage. His work uniquely integrates traditional Ayurveda and Yoga with robotic surgery, exploring holistic recovery pathways. With over 120 cumulative citations, Khan’s research has shaped modern thoracic surgical practice, especially in resource-limited, endemic settings. His innovative docking techniques and strategies to prevent contamination during aspergilloma resection have become reference points for surgeons tackling complex, non-oncologic lung resections.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Optimal Approach to Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

   94 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Robotic thoracic surgery in inflammatory and infective diseases

   11 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Robotic assisted thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy for post tuberculosis aspergilloma

   8 citations · 2016
4. 4
   From 200 BC to 2015 AD: an integration of robotic surgery and Ayurveda/Yoga.

   3 citations · 2016
5. 5
   Aspergilloma of the Lung: Strategy to Prevent Endobronchial Spillage

   3 citations · 2016
6. 6
   Docking of Robot for Thoracic Surgery

   1 citations · 2025

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