ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of 'Conversations in Lung Cancer Research,' host A/Prof Mel Moore interviews Dr. Jazmin Eckhaus, a practising surgeon in the subspecialty of thoracic surgery, and specialising in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and pleural disease. Dr. Eckhaus discusses her extensive training and experience, groundbreaking work in robotic lung surgery, and her contributions to the development of the Binational Australian and New Zealand Thoracic Surgical Database. The conversation also explores Dr. Eckhaus' academic pursuits in clinical ethics at Oxford University and the practical implications for informed consent in surgical procedures. This episode provides an in-depth look into the evolving field of thoracic surgery, advancements in robotic technology, and the essential role of comprehensive data collection in improving patient outcomes.
(00:00) Introduction and Acknowledgements
(00:39) Meet Dr. Jazmin Eckhaus
(01:52) Journey to Thoracic Surgery
(04:57) Robotic Surgery Innovations
(11:53) Thoracic Surgical Database
(15:53) Clinical Ethics and Consent
(26:19) Personal Interests and Conclusion
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