Miho Kuroda

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Miho Kuroda is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MIDCAB) through robotic and imaging technologies. Her major contributions include demonstrating the clinical utility of three-dimensional (3D) endoscopes and the da Vinci Xi robot-assisted system for MIDCAB, showing that these tools can improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. Kuroda also introduced the use of Firefly Fluorescence Imaging to assess left internal thoracic artery (LITA) graft quality during robot-assisted procedures, addressing the critical lack of tactile feedback in robotic surgery. Her 2019 paper on the 3D endoscope and robot-assisted system has garnered 17 citations, while her Firefly study has been cited 6 times, reflecting growing interest in her innovative approaches. By integrating advanced visualization and robotic assistance, Kuroda is helping to revive and refine hybrid MIDCAB-PCI procedures, making her a notable figure in the evolution of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

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1. 1
   The Utility of a 3D Endoscope and Robot-Assisted System for MIDCAB

   17 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Left Internal Thoracic Artery Graft Assessment by Firefly Fluorescence Imaging for Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass

   6 citations · 2019

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