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Total Citations
111
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About
Dr. Saqib Masroor is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic mitral valve repair and atrial fibrillation ablation. His research focuses on developing and refining minimally invasive techniques, particularly the integration of robotic systems for complex cardiac procedures. Dr. Masroor's major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of combining robotic mitral valve repair with microwave atrial fibrillation ablation, as detailed in his highly cited 2005 paper (48 citations). He also introduced the use of nitinol U-clips to dramatically reduce annuloplasty operative time, a technique documented in two influential studies (25 and 24 citations). Notably, Dr. Masroor tackled one of the most challenging cases in robotic surgery—the repair of Barlow's valve with bileaflet prolapse—proving that even complex pathologies are amenable to a robotic-assisted approach. His work on the learning curve for robotic coronary artery bypass, using data from the STS database, provides critical insights for surgical training and program development. With a career spanning from early adoption to advanced procedural optimization, Dr. Masroor remains a key figure in shaping the future of robotic cardiac surgery.
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- 3Robotic Mitral Valve Annuloplasty With Double-Arm Nitinol U-Clips24 citations · 2005
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- 6Learning the Learning Curve of Robotic Coronary Artery Bypass2 citations · 2021
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