Elika Kashef

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Total Citations

114

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About

Elika Kashef is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic endovascular surgery, with a focus on advancing catheter technology and minimally invasive aortic procedures. Her major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and safety of remote catheter navigation, a critical step toward reducing radiation exposure and improving precision in complex vascular interventions. In her landmark 2011 study, Kashef showed that a redesigned remotely operated catheter could navigate the vasculature of a porcine model with efficacy comparable to manual manipulation, laying the groundwork for robotic systems that may shorten the steep learning curve of endovascular surgery. Her work on robotic aortic surgery further explores how surgical assistance systems—first used in neurosurgery in 1985—can be adapted to treat aortic pathologies. With over 100 combined citations across her most-cited papers, Kashef’s research is influential in the ongoing shift toward automation in vascular surgery. Her findings are particularly notable for addressing the dual challenges of procedural safety and operator skill acquisition, making her a key voice in the development of next-generation endovascular tools.