Jaclyn M. Van Woerkom
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Jaclyn M. Van Woerkom is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on minimally invasive surgical approaches for myasthenia gravis and thymic disorders. Her most influential work, "Long-Term Follow-Up After Robotic Thymectomy for Nonthymomatous Myasthenia Gravis" (2011), with 56 citations, established the safety and durability of robotic-assisted thymectomy as a definitive treatment for this autoimmune neuromuscular disease. This landmark study demonstrated excellent long-term outcomes, including high rates of symptom remission and low complication rates, helping to shift surgical practice toward robotic techniques. Van Woerkom’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing the evidence base for robotic thoracic surgery, particularly in complex mediastinal pathologies. Her work is widely cited in guidelines and reviews on myasthenia gravis management, underscoring its impact on both surgical technique and patient quality of life. By providing rigorous long-term data, she has helped define the standard of care for patients with nonthymomatous myasthenia gravis, making her a respected voice in the field of thoracic surgery and robotic innovation.
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