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Lucia Torracca is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Her research centers on developing and refining techniques that reduce surgical trauma, improve cosmetic outcomes, and accelerate patient recovery. Torracca’s most significant contributions lie in the application of robotic systems for totally endoscopic procedures. She was among the first to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of closing atrial septal defects (ASD) using a completely endoscopic, robotic approach, as detailed in her highly cited 2001 paper (86 citations) and subsequent case series. Her work also addressed critical technical challenges in MICS, such as the use of vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) to manage cardiopulmonary bypass with smaller cannulae—a technique detailed in a 2006 paper (61 citations) that has become a standard in the field. With a publication record spanning from early feasibility studies to broader clinical adoption, Torracca’s research has directly shaped modern cardiac surgery, proving that complex open-heart procedures can be performed with minimal incisions and setting the stage for the widespread use of robotic assistance in the operating room.
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- 5The use of robotic technology in the LAST operation.2 citations · 2001