Jeffrey S. Miller
Papers
8
Total Citations
435
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Jeffrey S. Miller is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose career has been defined by the advancement of minimally invasive, robotic-assisted cardiac surgery. His primary research focus is the evolution and application of endoscopic robotic techniques for complex structural heart disease, most notably in mitral valve repair and left atrial tumor resection. Dr. Miller’s landmark work, including a study of 1,257 consecutive robotic mitral valve procedures (160 citations), has been instrumental in demonstrating that a robotic, endoscopic approach can be performed safely and effectively on a large scale, challenging the traditional sternotomy as the gold standard. His contributions extend to proving the feasibility of robotic excision for cardiac myxomas and the safety of repeat robotic operations, offering patients faster recovery with fewer complications. With a body of work accumulating over 400 citations, Dr. Miller has not only refined surgical techniques but has also provided critical comparative data showing superior outcomes for robotic versus open approaches. His innovative spirit is further evidenced by novel applications, such as the retrieval of a migrated intravascular stent, cementing his legacy as a leader who consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in endoscopic cardiac surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Endoscopic robotic mitral valve surgery153 citations · 2006
- 3Robot-assisted endoscopic excision of left atrial myxomas49 citations · 2005
- 4Endoscopic Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery32 citations · 2007
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