Avi D. Goodman

Case Western Reserve University, University School, Cleveland Clinic

Papers

Total Citations

106

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About

Avi D. Goodman is a leading researcher in the field of robotic cardiac surgery, with a primary focus on mitral valve repair and the associated learning curve for surgeons. His work critically examines the value and technical challenges of robotically assisted mitral valve surgery, addressing key questions about cost-effectiveness and clinical outcomes. Goodman’s most cited paper, “Value of Robotically Assisted Surgery for Mitral Valve Disease” (2014, 69 citations), investigates the conditions under which the high costs of robotic technology are justified by patient benefits. His subsequent research, including “Robotic Mitral Valve Repair” (2017, 33 citations), delves into the technical complexity and learning curve required for surgeons to achieve proficiency, correlating experience with improved performance and outcomes. Goodman’s contributions are vital for guiding surgical practice and hospital decision-making, helping to define when robotic approaches offer genuine advantages over traditional methods. His work has been instrumental in shaping the adoption of robotic mitral valve surgery, making him a notable authority in the field.