Ascanio Graniero
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About
Ascanio Graniero is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research centers on advancing robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, particularly for mitral valve repair, coronary artery bypass grafting, and the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation. His major contributions include demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery, with studies reporting excellent outcomes and manageable learning curves, even when disrupted by external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic. Graniero has also been instrumental in developing and evaluating the robotic-enhanced hybrid ablation technique for persistent atrial fibrillation, reporting the first European experience with this combined epicardial and endocardial approach. His work on the free margin running suture technique for complex mitral repair provides valuable midterm follow-up data, and he has explored cost-effectiveness comparisons between robotic and minimally invasive approaches. With over 55 citations across his most-cited papers, Graniero’s research is shaping the future of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Notably, his 2024 studies on robotic-assisted coronary bypass and hybrid ablation mark significant steps toward expanding the role of robotics in cardiac care, offering patients less invasive options with promising outcomes.
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