Vikrant Jagadeesan
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About
Dr. Vikrant Jagadeesan is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive approaches to aortic valve replacement. His work directly addresses a critical tension in modern cardiac care: while transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) offers a less invasive short-term solution, many patients desire a durable, non-sternotomy surgical alternative. Dr. Jagadeesan’s major contribution lies in championing robotic aortic valve replacement (RAVR) as that alternative. His landmark 2024 propensity-matched analysis (11 citations) provides the first rigorous comparison between RAVR and TAVR, demonstrating that robotic surgery can match the minimally invasive profile of TAVR while offering the long-term benefits of surgical valve replacement. His subsequent 2025 paper (2 citations) further articulates the strategic imperative for surgeons to develop robotic options to meet patient demand for non-sternotomy approaches. By systematically evaluating outcomes and defining the future role of RAVR, Dr. Jagadeesan is helping to reshape the treatment landscape for aortic valve disease, giving patients a true choice between two minimally invasive paths.
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