Papers
40
Total Citations
510
H-Index
13
About
Gianluca Torregrossa is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic technology, and coronary revascularization. Over the past decade, he has emerged as a leading voice in advancing robotic and endoscopic approaches to heart surgery, challenging the dominance of conventional open-chest techniques with rigorous clinical evidence. Torregrossa's most celebrated contributions center on robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB), with landmark studies documenting outcomes in over 500 patients and demonstrating superior safety profiles, reduced complications, and faster patient recovery. His 2018 review of new CABG strategies, now cited 58 times, synthesized evolving hybrid revascularization approaches that blend surgical precision with percutaneous intervention. Subsequent work spanning over 200 collective citations has validated robotic MIDCAB techniques, multi-spectrum robotic cardiac programs, and the application of these technologies specifically in female patients — a historically underrepresented cohort. Beyond coronary surgery, Torregrossa has championed robotic mitral valve repair and advocated for the institutional development of dedicated robotic heart centers of excellence. His prolific output across 2020–2022 reflects both personal expertise and a broader mission: making minimally invasive cardiac surgery the standard rather than the exception for appropriate patients worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1New Strategies for Surgical Myocardial Revascularization58 citations · 2018
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- 5Multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery: Early outcomes30 citations · 2022
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