Beatrice Bacchi
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence
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About
Beatrice Bacchi is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive heart surgery. Her research centers on advancing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and robotic-assisted coronary revascularization, with a particular focus on improving patient outcomes through less invasive techniques. In her influential 2025 paper, "Not All SAVR Are Created Equal," Bacchi challenges conventional thinking by demonstrating that SAVR is evolving into a more complex, creative operation—one that must compete with emerging structural valve therapies while meeting urgent demands for less invasive solutions. Her 2024 study on robotic-assisted reverse hybrid coronary revascularization provides critical midterm clinical outcomes from a single-center experience, offering evidence that robotic techniques can safely and effectively treat multi-vessel coronary disease. With 4 citations each, these works are already shaping clinical practice and sparking debate among surgeons. Bacchi’s contributions are particularly notable for their emphasis on surgeon-driven innovation, showing how creativity and technical mastery can expand the role of traditional surgery in an era dominated by transcatheter approaches. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of cardiac surgery.
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