Ali Darehzereshki
West Virginia University, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Papers
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Total Citations
62
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About
Dr. Ali Darehzereshki is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon at the forefront of robotic cardiac surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic aortic valve replacement (RAVR) and complex mitral valve repair. His major contributions lie in defining the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of minimally invasive robotic approaches for aortic valve disease, offering patients a non-sternotomy alternative to traditional surgery and transcatheter procedures. Dr. Darehzereshki has led landmark multicenter and international studies—including a 2024 propensity-matched analysis comparing RAVR to TAVR—demonstrating that robotic techniques can match or exceed the outcomes of less invasive catheter-based interventions while preserving the durability of surgical valve replacement. His work has garnered over 60 citations in just three years, reflecting its rapid impact on the field. Notably, he has also advanced the envelope by performing robotic aortic root enlargement and robotic-assisted transcatheter valve explantation, showcasing the versatility of robotic platforms. Through his publications in high-impact journals, Dr. Darehzereshki is actively shaping the future of cardiac surgery, proving that robotics can deliver the precision of open surgery with the recovery benefits of minimally invasive care.
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- 5Robotic mitral repair: maintaining quality at all levels of complexity6 citations · 2022
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