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Total Citations
141
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About
Clifton Lewis is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work has helped define the modern era of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery. His research focuses on advancing surgical techniques for mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valve repair, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted approaches. Lewis has made landmark contributions to the field, including establishing best practices for training in robotic mitral valve surgery and demonstrating the feasibility of complex procedures like robotic repair of sinus venosus atrial septal defects with anomalous pulmonary venous return. His work on endo-aortic balloon occlusion versus external clamping has provided critical comparative data on safety and cost-effectiveness, with studies cited over 15 times. With a portfolio of highly cited papers—including his seminal 2016 expert opinion on training and robotic-assisted mitral valve surgery (37 citations)—Lewis has shaped clinical protocols and expanded the boundaries of what is possible with robotic cardiac surgery. He has also addressed rare and challenging cases, such as robotic mitral repair in hemophiliac patients, showcasing his commitment to broadening surgical access. Lewis’s research continues to influence the next generation of minimally invasive cardiac surgeons.
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- 7Robotic mitral valve repair in a type B hemophiliac7 citations · 2020
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- 10Safety and Outcomes of Reoperative Robotic Tricuspid Valve Surgery1 citations · 2024