Katarzyna Kurnicka
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About
Katarzyna Kurnicka is a pioneering cardiologist and echocardiographer whose work bridges advanced imaging and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Her research focuses on the application of three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography (3D TEE) to guide robotic mitral valve repair, a field where she has made landmark contributions in Poland. In 2019, she published the first Polish experience using 3D TEE to support robotic mitral valve repair with the da Vinci system, demonstrating how real-time, high-resolution imaging can enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. Her 2022 study provided 30-month echocardiographic follow-up data on the first two patients in Poland to undergo miniinvasive robotic mitral valve repair, confirming the durability and safety of the procedure. Though her citation counts are modest (2 each), these works represent foundational steps in adopting robotic cardiac surgery in Eastern Europe. Dr. Kurnicka’s achievements include being among the first to integrate 3D TEE into robotic valve programs, offering a template for centers worldwide. Her work underscores the critical role of imaging in modern cardiothoracic surgery, making her a key figure in advancing minimally invasive cardiac care.
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