Richard J. Shemin
University of California, Los Angeles, Boston Medical Center, UCLA Health
Papers
8
Total Citations
137
H-Index
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About
Dr. Richard J. Shemin is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, particularly for mitral valve repair. His major contributions include defining best practices and training protocols for robotic-assisted mitral valve operations, as demonstrated in his highly cited expert opinion paper (37 citations) that reviews the state of the art and techniques for developing successful programs. Dr. Shemin has also conducted critical national analyses comparing robotic-assisted versus conventional mitral valve repair, evaluating outcomes and costs (13 citations), and has explored resource utilization beyond the learning curve (14 citations). His work extends to robotic resection of esophageal cysts and left atrial tumors, showcasing the breadth of his minimally invasive expertise. With over 140 total citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Shemin’s research has shaped residency training in thoracic surgery (43 citations) and provided evidence-based guidance for adopting robotic approaches. His achievements include leading efforts to standardize robotic cardiac surgery training and demonstrating that cost differences between robotic and conventional repair can be mitigated with experience, making him a key figure in the evolution of modern cardiothoracic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Are There Gaps in Current Thoracic Surgery Residency Training Programs?43 citations · 2016
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- 3Robotic assisted thoracic surgery for resection of an esophageal cyst14 citations · 2006
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