Makkar Rr
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Dr. R.R. Makkar is a pioneering cardiovascular surgeon whose work has advanced the integration of minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques in coronary revascularization. His primary research focuses on hybrid revascularization (HR), a strategy that combines percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for non-left anterior descending (LAD) stenoses with robotically assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) surgery, using the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) to graft the LAD. This approach capitalizes on the proven survival benefit of the LITA-to-LAD graft while reducing the invasiveness of traditional bypass surgery. His landmark 2004 paper on this topic, cited 27 times, laid foundational groundwork for a paradigm shift in treating multivessel coronary artery disease. Dr. Makkar’s contributions have helped define a less invasive alternative for patients who might otherwise face sternotomy, influencing both surgical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work remains a touchstone for researchers and clinicians exploring the optimal balance between surgical durability and procedural risk in coronary care.
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