Dimitrios Iliopoulos

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Dimitrios Iliopoulos is a leading researcher at the intersection of cardiothoracic surgery and medical robotics, whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive cardiac procedures. His most-cited paper, "The role of robotics in cardiac surgery: a systematic review" (2018, 49 citations), provides a comprehensive synthesis of robotic applications in cardiac surgery, establishing a critical framework for evaluating outcomes and guiding clinical adoption. This systematic review has become a foundational resource, cited by surgeons and engineers alike for its rigorous analysis of robotic techniques in complex cardiac interventions. Beyond this landmark study, Iliopoulos has contributed to the broader discourse on surgical innovation, exploring how robotic systems can enhance precision, reduce recovery times, and improve patient safety. His research not only catalogues current technological capabilities but also identifies key gaps and future directions, making him a pivotal voice in the ongoing evolution of robotic-assisted cardiac care. For students and researchers, Iliopoulos’s work exemplifies how systematic evidence synthesis can drive translational impact, bridging engineering advances with tangible clinical benefits.