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About
Irbaz Hameed is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery. His major contributions include demonstrating that systematic preoperative CT scanning significantly reduces stroke risk in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (26 citations), and he has been instrumental in refining totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair, as evidenced by the Yale experience of 200 procedures (13 citations). Hameed has also expanded robotic applications to complex cases, such as redo mitral valve surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and combined procedures like robotic mitral repair with CryoMAZE in pectus excavatum patients. His impact is further reflected in systematic reviews and meta-analyses comparing revascularization strategies for multi-vessel coronary artery disease. Notably, Hameed has addressed the critical transition from medical school to integrated cardiothoracic residency, offering guidance for trainees. With a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and a focus on evidence-based, least-invasive approaches, he is shaping the future of robotic cardiac surgery and surgical education.
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- 5Assessment of online information on robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery4 citations · 2024
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