Paola Keese Montanhesi

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Western University

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Dr. Paola Keese Montanhesi is a pioneering figure in robotic cardiac surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive cardiac procedures and their application in Latin America. Her major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility, safety, and short-to-mid-term outcomes of robotic-assisted cardiac interventions in a region where such technology was initially scarce. Her most cited work, "Robotic cardiac surgery in Brazil" (2017, 13 citations), provides a foundational analysis of the first 39 consecutive robotic cardiac surgeries performed in Latin America, evaluating patient outcomes and establishing a benchmark for regional adoption. A subsequent study, "Robotic mitral valve surgery in Latin America" (2022, 2 citations), further refines this work, specifically addressing mitral valve repair techniques. Dr. Montanhesi's research is notable for bridging a critical gap in global surgical literature, offering evidence that robotic cardiac surgery can be successfully implemented in emerging healthcare systems. Her work has directly influenced the expansion of robotic programs across Brazil and neighboring countries, making her a key advocate for technological equity in cardiovascular care.