Maurice Enriquez‐Sarano
Papers
8
Total Citations
555
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About
Maurice Enriquez‐Sarano is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research has revolutionized the treatment of mitral valve disease, particularly through the advancement of robotic mitral valve repair. His key contributions center on demonstrating that robotic techniques can achieve outcomes equivalent to traditional open valvuloplasty across all prolapse subsets, including complex degenerative disease—a finding that established the benchmark against which percutaneous interventions are judged. His landmark 2011 paper on robotic repair for all prolapse subsets (153 citations) and subsequent work on quality of life after early robotic repair (134 citations) have been instrumental in shifting the standard of care toward minimally invasive approaches. Enriquez‐Sarano’s research also addresses critical clinical questions, such as the impact of delayed repair on ventricular dysfunction and the psychoemotional benefits of mitral operations. With over 500 cumulative citations across his most influential works, he has not only improved surgical precision and patient appeal but also driven innovation in affordability and outcomes. His work remains essential reading for cardiologists and surgeons seeking to optimize mitral valve repair in the modern era.
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- 3Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Simple and Complex Degenerative Disease99 citations · 2015
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