Dr. Michael Zervos
Editor-in-chief
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About MRTS
Why we made this.
We built Mastering Robotic Thoracic Surgery because the operative knowledge that matters most — exposure, sequence, the small decisions inside a difficult case — has historically lived in operating rooms, not on the page. This library is our attempt to make that knowledge teachable: every procedure narrated by the surgeon who performed it, structured into chapters, and reviewed before it ever reaches you.
The Team
One team, one philosophy.
A boutique editorial team committed to high-fidelity teaching of robotic thoracic surgery — every chapter authored, narrated, and reviewed by practicing surgeons.
Dr. Ammar Asban
Co-Editor
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Dr. Costas Bizekis
Co-Editor
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The rest of the team.
Nicholaos Pachos
Research Associate
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Ioannis Lefkaditis
Engineering and platform
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Disclaimer
This website is owned and operated by MRTS LLC and is authored by Dr. Michael Zervos, Dr. Ammar Asban, and Dr. Costas Bizekis. It is independently maintained and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of NYU Langone Health or New York University. All views and content expressed on this website are solely those of the authors and of MRTS LLC.
The content on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is intended to explain cardiothoracic surgical concepts, techniques, and clinical decision-making. No medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment is provided, and the information presented here should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care.
Use of this website does not establish a physician–patient relationship. This website does not offer clinical services, appointment scheduling, or individualized medical guidance.