Ryaan EL‐Andari

University of Alberta

Papers

3

Total Citations

16

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Ryaan EL-Andari is a rising authority in the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focused research portfolio dedicated to advancing surgical techniques for structural heart disease and coronary artery disease. His work systematically evaluates and compares emerging, less-invasive approaches against traditional gold standards. A key contribution is his 2024 narrative review on minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, which has already garnered 11 citations, synthesizing the current state of thoracoscopic and robotic techniques. He has also conducted a systematic review on minimally invasive atrial septal defect repair (2025), addressing the most common congenital cardiac malformation, and a meta-analysis comparing alternative coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) methods—including off-pump and robotic-assisted approaches—against percutaneous coronary intervention (2023). By rigorously analyzing outcomes for these evolving procedures, Dr. EL-Andari provides critical evidence that helps surgeons and patients navigate the trade-offs between invasiveness and efficacy. His work is instrumental in shaping the future of cardiac surgery, pushing the field toward safer, less traumatic interventions while maintaining the high standards of traditional open-heart repair.

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H-Index
3
Papers
16
Total Citations
5
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Mitral Valve Surgery: Where Are We Now? A Narrative Review
11 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: University of Alberta

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