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Jason Karp is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the surgical management of tracheobronchomalacia, a progressive and debilitating airway disease characterized by the collapse of the trachea and bronchi. His work has been instrumental in establishing robotic-assisted tracheobronchoplasty (TBP) as a viable minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery, transforming how this challenging condition is treated. Karp's landmark 2018 study, which has garnered 47 citations, introduced the first reported series of robot-assisted tracheobronchoplasty with mesh, demonstrating that this complex procedure could be performed safely and effectively using minimally invasive techniques. Building on this foundation, his subsequent research has documented meaningful improvements in both quality of life and pulmonary function in patients following robotic-assisted surgery, with follow-up studies published in 2021 and 2022 reinforcing the durability and clinical value of this approach. Through his body of work, Karp has helped establish a new standard of care for patients who previously faced limited and highly invasive surgical options. His contributions have provided clinicians with evidence-based guidance and offered patients a safer pathway to meaningful symptomatic relief and improved respiratory function.