Mohammed A. Kashem
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Mohammed A. Kashem is a cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic mitral valve surgery, particularly through innovative perfusion and aortic occlusion techniques. His major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of ascending aortic endoballoon occlusion in patients with moderately enlarged aortas—a population previously considered contraindicated—expanding access to robotic mitral valve repair. He also developed an axillary artery approach for combined endoaortic balloon occlusion and antegrade perfusion, offering a novel alternative for patients with prior cardiac surgery or complex anatomy. In a landmark clinical study on anterior leaflet augmentation using CorMatrix porcine extracellular matrix, Kashem reported unexpected patch failures and provided critical histologic analysis, directly influencing material selection in valve repair. His work, cited in leading cardiothoracic journals, has shaped contemporary practice in robotic valve surgery and tissue engineering. Kashem’s research bridges technical innovation and patient safety, offering surgeons evidence-based strategies to overcome traditional limitations in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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