Ramesh Daggubati

West Virginia University

Papers

5

Total Citations

74

H-Index

3

About

Dr. Ramesh Daggubati is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery. His work focuses on advancing robotic-assisted techniques as a compelling alternative to both traditional sternotomy and transcatheter approaches. His most influential study, "Robotic aortic valve replacement" (2020), with 52 citations, established the feasibility and safety of this innovative procedure. Dr. Daggubati has since expanded this frontier, publishing a propensity-matched analysis comparing robotic aortic valve replacement (RAVR) to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), demonstrating RAVR's potential as a durable, non-sternotomy option. His recent contributions include complex combined procedures, such as robotic-assisted aortic valve replacement with coronary artery bypass grafting and robotic-assisted transcatheter valve explantation. In a 2025 perspective piece, he articulates a critical vision: as patients increasingly desire minimally invasive solutions, surgeons must offer a robust, long-term alternative to TAVR that avoids sternotomy. Dr. Daggubati’s work is pivotal in defining the future role of robotics in aortic valve disease management, offering patients a less invasive path to durable surgical repair.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
5
Papers
74
Total Citations
15
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic aortic valve replacement
52 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 14
🏛 Institutions: West Virginia University

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