Jill Gelinas

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Dr. Jill Gelinas is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive approaches to aortic valve disease. Her primary research focuses on the integration of robotic-assisted techniques with sutureless valve technology, aiming to reduce surgical trauma and recovery times for patients with aortic stenosis. Her most cited study, "Early Clinical Experiences of Robotic Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Valve Stenosis with Sutureless Aortic Valve" (2020, 17 citations), provides a critical retrospective analysis of a novel three-port robotic technique. This work demonstrates her commitment to refining complex surgical protocols, detailing the use of two robotic arms and an endoscope to perform aortic valve replacement—a procedure traditionally requiring full sternotomy. By systematically evaluating early outcomes, Dr. Gelinas has contributed foundational evidence to a still-debated field, helping to establish the feasibility and safety of this hybrid approach. Her research not only pushes the boundaries of cardiac surgery but also offers tangible hope for faster patient recovery, marking her as a key innovator in the evolution of robotic heart surgery.