Seema Deshpande
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6
Total Citations
56
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About
Dr. Seema Deshpande is a pioneering cardiac anesthesiologist whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic cardiac surgery, specifically in totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). Her work focuses on expanding the indications for minimally invasive robotic procedures, demonstrating that TECAB is not only feasible but safe for high-risk patient populations previously considered poor candidates. Dr. Deshpande’s landmark 2010 paper reported the first successful clinical case of robotic totally endoscopic triple coronary artery bypass on an arrested heart, a breakthrough that proved multivessel revascularization was possible through "port only" techniques. Her research has systematically dismantled traditional contraindications, showing that TECAB is viable in morbidly obese patients and those with poor left ventricular function—groups historically at elevated risk for sternal wound complications and adverse outcomes. With her most cited work accumulating over 20 citations, Dr. Deshpande has also authored key reviews on anesthetic management for these complex procedures, providing essential guidelines for perioperative care. Her compelling advocacy for robotic CABG as the preferred technique underscores her role as a transformative figure in cardiac surgery, making her contributions indispensable for clinicians seeking to offer less invasive, safer surgical options to a broader spectrum of patients.
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- 4Totally endoscopic robotic coronary artery bypass surgery4 citations · 2013
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