Rihards Mikilps-Mikgelbs, MD

Surgeon - Cardiothoracic

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department, Riga East University Hospital (Centre of TB and Lung Diseases)

BACKGROUND

Thoracic surgeon with special interest in minimally invasive anatomical pulmonary resections and complex bronchoplastic procedures. Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Riga East University Hospital, Latvia.

OTHER INTERESTS

RESEARCH

Scientific Institution:

Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine (University of Latvia)

Current projects:

Understanding Lung Cancer related risk factors and their Impact – LUCIA

SOLACE (Strengthening the Screening of Lung Cancer in Europe)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

CTSNet

CTSNET CONTRIBUTIONS

Left-Sided Uniportal VATS Enucleation of a Large Esophageal LeiomyomaJune 26, 2026
Uniportal VATS Sleeve Right Lower Lobectomy for Mucoepidermoid CarcinomaJanuary 13, 2026
U-VATS Sleeve Left Upper LobectomyJuly 29, 2025
A Simple and Effective Technique for Diaphragm PlicationApril 29, 2024
Uniportal VATS Sleeve Resection of the Bronchus IntermediusJuly 19, 2023

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Announcing the Winners of the 2026 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition

Announcing the Winners of the 2026 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition

Rihards Mikilps-Mikgelbs, MD

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