Iwao Goto

Iwate Medical University, Fundación Juan March

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Dr. Iwao Goto is a pioneering interventional cardiologist whose research focuses on the intersection of robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention (R-PCI) and intravascular imaging. His work addresses a critical gap in modern cardiology: whether robotic precision can be enhanced by real-time visualization technologies like intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Dr. Goto’s most-cited study (2022, 16 citations) was among the first to systematically evaluate periprocedural and 30-day outcomes of R-PCI guided by intravascular imaging, demonstrating its safety and feasibility. He further advanced this line of inquiry in 2023, showing that IVUS guidance during robotic PCI can help prevent longitudinal geographic miss—a common pitfall in stent placement. With cumulative citations reflecting growing clinical interest, Dr. Goto’s contributions are shaping best practices for minimally invasive, image-guided coronary interventions. His work not only validates the synergy between robotics and imaging but also lays the groundwork for future trials aimed at improving procedural precision and patient outcomes in complex coronary disease.