Jacques-Pierre Fontaine

University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center

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Jacques-Pierre Fontaine is a thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing perioperative outcomes in robotic-assisted pulmonary surgery, with particular attention to patient-specific risk factors. His work has centered on three key areas: the impact of body habitus on surgical outcomes, the role of nutritional status in postoperative recovery, and the anesthetic management of high-risk patients with pulmonary hypertension. In his 2016 study of 208 consecutive robotic lobectomy cases, Fontaine demonstrated that patients with smaller body surface area face unique technical challenges due to limited pleural cavity space, yet can still achieve favorable outcomes with careful surgical planning. His 2021 investigation into postoperative pre-albumin levels revealed that low nutritional markers are associated with increased complications and prolonged hospital stays, highlighting the importance of perioperative nutritional optimization. Fontaine also contributed a notable case report on goal-directed anesthetic management for patients with severe pulmonary hypertension undergoing major thoracic surgery, offering a practical framework for this high-risk population. While his citation counts remain modest, his work provides clinically actionable insights for improving safety and outcomes in robotic thoracic surgery.