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Dr. Rossella Ruggiero is a pioneering interventional cardiologist whose research focuses on the advancement of robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary interventions (R-PCI). Her work addresses the critical challenge of performing precise, minimally invasive procedures on complex coronary anatomy, particularly tortuous and calcified lesions. Dr. Ruggiero’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic systems for guidewire control and complex lesion stenting, as evidenced by her first-in-human experience with robotic 0.035-inch guidewire manipulation. Her most cited paper, "Latest Developments in Robotic Percutaneous Coronary Interventions" (2023, 9 citations), provides a comprehensive review of technological evolution and growing clinical adoption since 2004. She has also published pivotal case reports, such as the successful robotic treatment of a tortuous circumflex lesion using the CorPath GRX system (2021, 8 citations), and is currently leading the NAVIGATE GRX study (2025) to evaluate automated robotic movements. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 20, Dr. Ruggiero is establishing herself as a key voice in the next generation of robotic cardiology, bridging engineering innovation with real-world patient outcomes.