Papers
13
Total Citations
174
H-Index
6
About
Cengiz Bolcal is a leading figure in robotic cardiac surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing minimally invasive techniques across Europe. His research focuses on the application of robotic systems for complex procedures, including mitral valve replacement, coronary revascularization, and atrial septal defect repair. Bolcal’s major contributions include comprehensive assessments of robotic cardiac surgery’s status in Europe, notably his 2022 paper “Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020,” which has garnered 79 citations and serves as a key reference for the field’s evolution. He has also pioneered innovative approaches, such as robotic-assisted beating heart mitral valve surgery and redo robotic cardiac surgery in high-risk patients, including a pregnant woman with dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis. His work demonstrates improved postoperative outcomes compared to conventional methods, with studies showing reduced complications and shorter recovery times. Bolcal’s impact is evident in his citation counts, with several papers exceeding 10 citations, and his role in the EACTS-endorsed Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery Taskforce underscores his leadership. His notable achievements include successful robotic removal of a left ventricular apical thrombus and expanding indications for robotic surgery to patients with acute psychotic disorders, making cardiac care more accessible.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 202079 citations · 2022
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- 3Current state of the art and recommendations in robotic mitral valve surgery18 citations · 2022
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- 5Surgical treatment of a left ventricular apical thrombus via robotic surgery11 citations · 2019
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- 7Robotic‐assisted beating heart mitral valve surgery: Preliminary report5 citations · 2022
- 8Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 20205 citations · 2022
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