Bartley P. Griffith
University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland Medical Center
Papers
14
Total Citations
267
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About
Dr. Bartley P. Griffith is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive coronary surgery, particularly through the development and refinement of robotic techniques. His major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotically assisted totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB), progressing from single-vessel to complex multivessel procedures, including the first successful clinical case of triple-vessel TECAB on an arrested heart. His work has systematically addressed key procedural challenges, such as perfusion strategies (e.g., on-pump beating-heart with axillary artery perfusion) and the influence of patient anatomy on operative times. With over 200 citations across his most-cited papers, his research has provided critical evidence on the cost-effectiveness and outcomes of these minimally invasive approaches compared to traditional surgery. Notably, his studies on robotic-assisted aortic valve bypass and the Abiomed Breethe ECMO system further highlight his versatility in advancing cardiac care. Dr. Griffith’s legacy is one of translating innovative robotic technology into practical, reproducible surgical solutions that reduce patient trauma and recovery time, setting a new standard for coronary revascularization.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotically Assisted Totally Endoscopic Coronary Bypass Surgery86 citations · 2011
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