Sharbell Azzam

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Sharbell Azzam is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for mediastinal and thymic pathologies. His key research areas include robotic-assisted thymectomy, the management of thymic neoplasms, and the surgical treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG). Azzam’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic mediastinal surgery, as evidenced by his landmark study, "Robotic Mediastinal Surgery in Patients with Suspected Thymic Neoplasms: First Israeli Experience" (2018, 6 citations). This work provided critical early data on robotic approaches for thymic tumors, helping to establish a foundation for broader adoption in Israel and beyond. While his citation count is modest, the impact of his research is significant within the niche field of robotic thoracic surgery, where he has helped clarify the advantages of minimally invasive techniques over traditional open surgery. Azzam’s achievements include being among the first in Israel to perform robotic thymectomies, a notable milestone that has influenced surgical practice for patients with MG and benign thymic masses. His ongoing work continues to shape the evolution of robotic-assisted thoracic procedures.