Johannes Bonatti
Universität Innsbruck, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital Innsbruck, Innsbruck Medical University, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Kidney Associates, Abu Dhabi Health Services, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, San Diego Cardiac Center, Karl Landsteiner Society, University of Pittsburgh, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi National Oil (United Arab Emirates)
Papers
113
Total Citations
3,414
H-Index
32
About
Johannes Bonatti is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose career has been defined by his groundbreaking contributions to robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery. His research has fundamentally advanced the field of totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB), demonstrating that complex cardiac procedures can be performed through small incisions using robotic technology — dramatically reducing patient recovery times and improving quality of life outcomes. Bonatti's most cited work, a prospective multicenter trial of robotic TECAB (224 citations), helped establish the clinical legitimacy of this approach, while his landmark analysis of 500 TECAB cases (150 citations) provided critical insights into safety predictors and program development. His contributions extend beyond coronary surgery: with 174 citations, his analysis of the first 1,000 robotically assisted mitral valve repairs and his work on endoscopic atrial septal defect repair (118 citations) demonstrate remarkable breadth across cardiac subspecialties. Particularly innovative is his research on hybrid coronary revascularization — combining robotic surgery with percutaneous coronary intervention for multivessel disease — reflecting a forward-thinking, collaborative approach. With a body of work accumulating over 1,300 citations, Bonatti stands as one of the most influential voices shaping the future of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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- 8Integrated Coronary Revascularization102 citations · 2006
- 9Robotic technology in cardiovascular medicine90 citations · 2014
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