Where Surgical Excellence Meets Strategic Leadership

Thoracic Surgeon • Decision-Making Expert • Quality Leadership Strategist

Dr. Chigozirim “Chigo” Ekeke

Dr. Ekeke operates on the lungs, esophagus, airway, and chest wall—often on patients who’ve been told surgery is too risky. He uses advanced robotic technology to give people a chance when others see only obstacles. The SHARP Method™ applies the same precision Dr. Ekeke uses in surgery to help leaders make better decisions under pressure.

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Faculty Profile

Dr. Ekeke introduces himself and discusses his professional role in thoracic surgery, likely highlighting his clinical work, research interests, and his position within the medical faculty.

Credit: University of Michigan

Patient Profile

The video follows Justin’s recovery after a collapsed lung, focusing on his care by Dr. Ekeke who performed the cryo nerve block that helped Justin heal and return to everyday life more quickly.

Credit: AtriCure, Inc.

Dr. Chigo’s Publications

Publications

Comparison of robotic-assisted minimallyinvasive esophagectomy versus minimally invasive esophagectomy: Apropensity-matched study from a single high-volume institution

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

This study compares short- and long-term oncologic and perioperative outcomes of robotic-assisted versus conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer at a high-volume center.

Prognostic Difference of Pleural versus Distant Metastasis after Surgery for Lung Cancer

The Journal of Clinical Medicine

Pleural metastasis as the first recurrence after curative-intent surgery for lung adenocarcinoma is associated with significantly worse survival, suggesting it reflects aggressive systemic disease rather than a localized process.

Lung Nodule Evaluation Using Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy at a Veteran’s Affairs Hospital

The Journal of Clinical Medicine

In this early experience, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy demonstrated a high diagnostic yield with no procedural morbidity, supporting its safety and effectiveness for evaluating pulmonary nodules.

Additional Publications