Rajika Jindani

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, University of Miami

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Rajika Jindani is a rising surgical oncologist whose research is reshaping the landscape of thoracic surgery, with a particular focus on the adoption and outcomes of minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer. Her work critically examines the national trends and disparities in robotic surgery utilization for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), providing essential data on how advanced technologies are being deployed across different patient populations. In a landmark 2024 study, Jindani analyzed the utility of minimally invasive surgery for clinical T4 NSCLC—a traditionally complex tumor stage—demonstrating that these approaches offer perioperative benefits even in advanced disease, challenging long-held surgical conventions. Her contributions extend to rare tumor pathology, as evidenced by her case report on the robotic resection of pulmonary epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma, a testament to her technical expertise and willingness to tackle the most uncommon clinical presentations. With her most cited work already accumulating over a dozen citations in a short span, Jindani’s research is quickly becoming foundational for evidence-based guidelines in robotic thoracic oncology, positioning her as a key voice in the future of lung cancer surgery.