Andrea Amabile
University of Chicago, Yale University, University of Pittsburgh
Papers
25
Total Citations
172
H-Index
7
About
Andrea Amabile has established herself as a leading figure in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, with research spanning coronary revascularization, mitral valve repair, and the broader development of robotic heart surgery programs. Her most cited work, a 2021 focused review of minimally invasive coronary revascularization surgery (40 citations), synthesizes the evolving evidence base for techniques such as MIDCAB grafting as alternatives to conventional bypass surgery. Alongside this, her contributions to robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting — including totally endoscopic approaches using bilateral internal mammary arteries — have helped define best practices in the field. Her 2020 paper on establishing robotic heart centers of excellence (23 citations) reflects a broader vision for institutionalizing these advanced techniques at scale. Amabile's documentation of Yale's first two hundred robotic mitral valve repair procedures offers valuable real-world outcomes data, while her technical publications on de-airing maneuvers and sutured coronary anastomoses provide practical guidance for surgeons. With work extending into adult congenital cardiac surgery and challenging anatomical cases like pectus excavatum, her research consistently bridges innovation with clinical applicability, making her an influential voice in the future of cardiac surgery.
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- 5The epicenter of change: Robotic cardiac surgery as a career choice9 citations · 2021
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- 7Totally robotic sutured coronary artery bypass grafting: How we do it7 citations · 2020
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