Castigliano M. Bhamidipati
Papers
5
Total Citations
33
H-Index
4
About
Castigliano M. Bhamidipati is a cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted procedures for complex cardiac conditions. His major contributions center on demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the da Vinci Surgical System in mitral valve repair, left ventricular thrombus excision, and epicardial lead placement for cardiac resynchronization therapy. Notably, his work on lung hernia following robotic-assisted mitral valve repair highlights his commitment to identifying and managing rare postoperative complications. With individual papers garnering up to 8 citations, his studies have provided valuable early evidence supporting the adoption of robotic approaches over traditional sternotomy or thoracotomy. Bhamidipati’s single-institution reviews of robot-assisted mitral valve repair have helped establish benchmarks for outcomes and costs, while his comparative analysis of robotic versus minithoracotomy incisions for left ventricular lead placement offers practical guidance for surgeons. His research continues to shape the evolution of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, making him a respected voice in the field.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Lung Hernia Following Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair8 citations · 2012
- 2Robotic-Assisted Excision of a Left Ventricular Thrombus8 citations · 2007
- 3Robot-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair a Single Institution Review7 citations · 2010
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- 5Robot-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair a Single Institution Review4 citations · 2010