Alfonso Agnino
Humanitas Gavazzeni, Ghent University Hospital, Humanitas Castelli
Papers
19
Total Citations
186
H-Index
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About
Alfonso Agnino is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has profoundly shaped the adoption and standardization of robotic-assisted cardiac surgery across Europe. His research centers on minimally invasive and robotic techniques for cardiac procedures, with particular focus on mitral valve repair, coronary revascularization, and atrial fibrillation management. Agnino has been instrumental in documenting the state of robotic cardiac surgery in Europe, most notably through his landmark 2022 paper "Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020," which has garnered an impressive 79 citations and serves as a foundational reference for the field. His contributions extend to developing procedural guidelines through the EACTS-endorsed Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery Taskforce and advancing innovative techniques such as robotic-assisted epicardial hybrid ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation — a European first. His investigations into learning curve dynamics, including the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrate a commitment to honest, practical surgical education. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 160 citations, Agnino continues to influence how European surgeons adopt, refine, and expand robotic cardiac surgery, positioning himself as a leading voice in this rapidly evolving subspecialty.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 202079 citations · 2022
- 2Current state of the art and recommendations in robotic mitral valve surgery18 citations · 2022
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- 10Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 20205 citations · 2022