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Dr. Robinson Poffo is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has defined the frontier of robotic heart surgery in Latin America. His research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques, particularly for robotic aortic and mitral valve procedures. A landmark contribution is his leadership in the first multicenter experience with robotic aortic valve replacement (RAVR), demonstrating its safety and reproducibility with 17 citations. He also authored the foundational report on robotic cardiac surgery in Brazil (13 citations), detailing the initial 39 cases from 2010-2015, which established the feasibility of this technology in the region. Dr. Poffo’s impact extends to complex repairs, including robotic mitral valve surgery and native valve endocarditis repair, showing that robotic approaches can be safely applied even in challenging infectious cases. His work on transaxillary RAVR has helped define a path forward for less invasive aortic valve surgery. With over 50 combined citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Poffo is recognized as a key figure in the global adoption of robotic cardiac surgery, particularly for his role in bringing these advanced techniques to Latin America and demonstrating their long-term viability.