Munish Sharma

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Dr. Munish Sharma is a pioneering figure in the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focused expertise in robotically enhanced coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). His seminal work, published in 2005, documented one of the early large-scale clinical experiences with robotic telemanipulation for coronary revascularization, encompassing 125 patients treated between 2002 and 2004. This study demonstrated the feasibility and precision of performing both beating-heart and arrested-heart bypass procedures through a totally endoscopic approach, laying critical groundwork for the adoption of robotic systems in cardiac surgery. With 8 citations, this paper remains a foundational reference for surgeons exploring robotic CABG techniques. Dr. Sharma’s contributions have helped shift the paradigm from traditional sternotomy to less invasive, robot-assisted methods, reducing patient trauma and recovery time. His work underscores the potential of telemanipulation to enhance surgical dexterity and outcomes, positioning him as an early adopter and advocate for technological innovation in cardiothoracic surgery.