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Gabriel Saiydoun is a rising figure in French thoracic surgery, with a focused research agenda on surgical training and the evolution of the specialty. His work critically examines the transition of thoracic surgery from a subspecialty of cardiovascular surgery into an independent discipline. Saiydoun’s major contributions include a landmark 2022 study on the state of thoracic surgery in France, which has garnered 5 citations and serves as a foundational reference for understanding the field’s structural reorganization. More recently, his 2024 nationwide survey on robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) training, with 2 citations, provides the first comprehensive assessment of how young French surgeons are being prepared for minimally invasive techniques. This work, surveying 101 trainees, highlights critical gaps in theoretical and practical education, positioning Saiydoun as a key voice advocating for standardized, modernized curricula. His research directly impacts surgical pedagogy and workforce planning, making him an important contributor to the future of thoracic surgery in France.