Papers
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Total Citations
344
H-Index
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About
Roberto Casula is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose career has been defined by a sustained commitment to minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery. Working prominently at St. Mary's Hospital in London, Casula has been at the forefront of advancing robotic-assisted techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting and mitral valve repair, helping to establish the field as a credible and reproducible alternative to conventional open-heart surgery. His most-cited work, examining post-operative right ventricular function following different cardiothoracic operations (66 citations), has meaningfully shaped how clinicians interpret echocardiographic findings after surgery. Beyond this, Casula has made landmark contributions to the development of totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB), image-guided robotic revascularization, and structured pathways for surgeons and institutions seeking to build successful robotic cardiac programs — work that has collectively garnered hundreds of citations and influenced surgical training internationally. Casula's early publications from 2004 helped introduce robotic cardiac surgery to broader clinical audiences, while his later systematic reviews and program-development frameworks reflect his evolution into a leading educator and advocate for the field. His body of work remains essential reading for surgeons navigating the intersection of cardiac surgery and emerging technology.
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Top Papers
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- 2Image guidance for robotic minimally invasive coronary artery bypass39 citations · 2009
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- 4Robotics in cardiac surgery32 citations · 2018
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- 6Cardiac robotics: a review and St. Mary's experience21 citations · 2006
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