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Dr. Meagan Wu is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive heart surgery. Her primary research focus is the advancement of totally endoscopic robotic cardiac surgery, with a specific emphasis on complex mitral and aortic valve procedures. Dr. Wu’s major contribution lies in developing and refining the “lateral approach” for totally endoscopic robot-assisted double valve surgery, a technique that allows for both aortic valve replacement and complex mitral valve repair through small incisions without dividing the sternum. Her work on comparing endoaortic balloon occlusion versus transthoracic cross-clamp techniques has provided critical data on optimizing perfusion strategies during these high-precision operations. With her most-cited papers each garnering 5 citations in a short period, Dr. Wu is establishing a strong early-career impact in a highly specialized field. Her detailed, step-by-step guide on performing totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair serves as a vital educational resource for surgeons worldwide, cementing her reputation as a leader in the next generation of cardiac surgical innovation.