Cancerul de plămâni: ce trebuie să știi | BOABE DE CUNOAȘTERE | cu Dr. Felix Dobrițoiu

17 Jun 2026 · 72 min
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In this Romanian podcast episode of the series “Boabe de Cunoaștere”, host Mihail Pautov interviews Dr. Felix Dobrițoiu, the sole proctor of robotic thoracic surgery in Romania and coordinator of the thoracic surgery department at Ponderas Academic Hospital. The conversation covers the epidemiology of lung cancer – its status as a “silent killer”, the rising incidence among young non‑smokers, and the aggressive nature of many small tumours. Dr. Dobrițoiu explains the subtle early signs (persistent dry cough, haemoptysis, unexplained fatigue, chest pain) that should prompt a medical visit, emphasizing that many patients ignore these symptoms until the disease is advanced. The interview delves into the difficulties of establishing an effective national screening program, noting that low‑dose CT (LDCT) is recommended for smokers aged 50‑75 (or 55‑75) once a year, while chest X‑ray is insufficient for early detection. The role of smoking and urban air pollution as risk factors is discussed, with acknowledgement that lung cancer now also appears in non‑smokers. Dr. Dobrițoiu describes the evolution of thoracic surgery in his centre: about 60 % of cases are performed with a robotic system, 40 % thoracoscopically, and >98 % minimally invasive overall, contrasting this with traditional open thoracotomy and sternotomy. He outlines the technical and patient‑recovery advantages of robotic and thoracoscopic approaches, the learning curve for surgeons, and his personal preference for robotics. The dialogue also touches on patient communication, the importance of honest counselling, the option of seeking a second opinion, and the referral of very rare or complex cases (e.g., sarcomas) to specialised multidisciplinary European centres. Throughout, Dr. Dobrițoiu shares personal reflections on operative emotions, the responsibility of coordinating a department, and the future of thoracic surgery in Romania.

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