Soroosh Kiani

University of Virginia, University of Arizona

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Dr. Soroosh Kiani is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation, patient communication, and procedural safety. His primary research focus is on advancing less invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), particularly through robotic-assisted techniques. Dr. Kiani’s most notable contribution is his landmark study on direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) of robotic heart bypass surgery (2016, 8 citations), which critically examined how marketing influences patient awareness and recruitment for novel surgical procedures. This work is essential reading for understanding the ethical and practical dimensions of patient engagement in the era of high-tech medicine. Additionally, his research on managing port-site bleeding during robotic CABG (2012, 7 citations) introduced a practical, evidence-based solution using topical hemostatic agents to address a dangerous and often overlooked complication. These contributions have helped refine surgical protocols and improve patient safety in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Dr. Kiani’s work is particularly valued by surgeons and researchers seeking to balance technological advancement with rigorous clinical outcomes and transparent patient communication.