Papers
24
Total Citations
198
H-Index
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About
Arnar Geirsson is a leading figure in robotic cardiac surgery, whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive valve repair and replacement. His research focuses on developing and validating robotic techniques for complex cardiac procedures, with a particular emphasis on mitral and aortic valve pathologies. Geirsson’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation, as documented in his highly cited 2022 Yale experience (13 citations) and a 2023 study (51 citations). He has also been instrumental in defining the path forward for robotic aortic valve replacement, with multicenter outcomes (17 and 9 citations) that establish benchmarks for this emerging technique. Beyond technical outcomes, Geirsson addresses critical aspects of surgical training and career development, as seen in his work on contemporary robotic cardiac surgical training (31 citations) and the career choice of robotic surgery (9 citations). His expertise extends to procedural refinements, including de-airing maneuvers and combined operations like the CryoMAZE. With over 160 citations across his most influential papers, Geirsson’s work is shaping the next generation of cardiac surgeons and the standard of care for patients worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation51 citations · 2023
- 2Contemporary robotic cardiac surgical training31 citations · 2021
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- 7The epicenter of change: Robotic cardiac surgery as a career choice9 citations · 2021
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- 9Developing Proficiency in Robotic Cardiac Surgery6 citations · 2024
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