Ibrahim Sultan
University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Papers
5
Total Citations
14
H-Index
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About
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, particularly in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and mitral valve repair. His major contributions include refining totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) techniques, from port placement and internal mammary artery harvesting to distal anastomosis using robotic platforms. He has also developed and described novel resectional techniques for robotically assisted mitral valve repair. Dr. Sultan’s work addresses critical questions about incision length and port placement in robotic cardiac surgery, as demonstrated by his 2025 study on the impact of incision length on outcomes. Notably, he has pioneered the robotically-assisted, totally endoscopic unroofing of myocardial bridges, a rare congenital anomaly. With over 14 citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Sultan’s research is shaping the future of cardiac surgery by making complex procedures less invasive and more reproducible. His dedication to advancing robotic techniques is helping to reduce patient morbidity and improve recovery times, establishing him as a leading voice in the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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- 2Robotically assisted mitral valve repair—resectional techniques3 citations · 2023
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