Dr. Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian is a distinguished Consultant General and Thoracic Surgeon at Beacon Hospital, renowned for his pioneering expertise in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery, particularly uniportal VATS techniques. He excels in complex procedures such as uniportal VATS lobectomy, lung resection, thymectomy, chest wall reconstruction, and tracheal reconstruction, prioritizing precise surgical treatment for improved patient recovery and outcomes. His significant contributions include authoring 20 papers and a book chapter on thoracic surgery, and co-investigating the LC-SCRUM-AP study, underscoring his commitment to advancing surgical practices and patient care.