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Suresh Gadasalli is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has centered on advancing minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), particularly through robotic assistance and beating-heart techniques. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB), a procedure that avoids traditional sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. His most cited work, a 2006 study on 150 patients, showcases the use of bilateral internal thoracic arteries in CABG via lateral thoracotomy with robotic assistance, accumulating 120 citations and establishing a benchmark for robotic cardiac surgery. Gadasalli also explored the integration of TECAB with percutaneous interventions in a single operative setting, pioneering a hybrid revascularization approach. His 2008 paper critically assessed the future of beating-heart TECAB, noting that despite satisfactory outcomes in approximately 400 patients worldwide, the procedure had not gained wide acceptance—a candid reflection on the challenges of adoption. With a focus on reducing patient morbidity, Gadasalli’s work has influenced the evolution of robotic cardiac surgery, offering insights into both its promise and limitations. His research remains a key reference for surgeons and researchers pursuing less invasive coronary revascularization strategies.