Thoracic surgery
Md. Aytaj Karimova
Assistant
My professional interests include thoracic surgery, surgical education, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
About
Professional profile
I am a medical doctor specialising in thoracic surgery at Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Germany, where I have been working since 2024. I graduated in Human Medicine from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2023.
My professional interests include thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic diseases. I am particularly interested in the continuous development of modern surgical techniques and evidence-based medical practice.
Through my clinical work and academic involvement, I aim to contribute to the advancement of thoracic surgery and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
Field
Thoracic surgery
Workplace
Universitätsmedizin Mainz
Department
Thoracic Surgery
Education
Azerbaijan Medical University
Expertise
Areas of expertise
01
Thoracic Oncology
Professional interest in the diagnosis and surgical management of thoracic malignancies, with particular attention to lung cancer and rare thoracic tumours. Emphasis on accurate diagnosis, individualised treatment planning, and oncological principles.
02
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Focus on the development of modern minimally invasive approaches in thoracic surgery, including video-assisted techniques, with an interest in surgical innovation, precision, and patient recovery.
03
Multidisciplinary Thoracic Care
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in the evaluation and management of thoracic diseases, bringing together radiological, pathological, oncological, and surgical perspectives to support informed clinical decisions.
Research
Research and professional interests
My professional and academic interests focus on the diagnosis and surgical management of thoracic diseases, particularly thoracic oncology and complex thoracic tumours. I am especially interested in the relationship between diagnostic accuracy, surgical decision-making, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
01
Thoracic Oncology and Mesenchymal Tumours
Interest in the diagnosis, clinical evaluation, and surgical management of thoracic malignancies, including rare mesenchymal tumours.
02
Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinicoradiological Correlation
Interest in the correlation between histopathological findings and radiological imaging, particularly in complex cases where diagnostic results may influence surgical planning.
03
Minimally Invasive and Multidisciplinary Thoracic Surgery
Interest in modern thoracic surgical approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on appropriate surgical strategies, oncological principles, and patient-centred care.
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