Fadi Hammal

University of Alberta

Papers

2

Total Citations

43

H-Index

2

About

Fadi Hammal is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His work systematically evaluates the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches compared to conventional surgical methods. In his landmark 2020 meta-analysis on robot-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery, Hammal synthesized data from comparative studies to clarify the procedure's performance against traditional coronary artery bypass grafting. This work, cited 24 times, provides critical evidence for surgeons weighing less invasive options. He further advanced the field with a 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis on robot-assisted mitral valve repair, comparing it to sternotomy and minithoracotomy approaches. Garnering 19 citations, this study helps define the role of robotics in valvular surgery. Through rigorous meta-analytic methodology, Hammal has become a key voice in evidence-based surgical innovation, offering clinicians and researchers a clearer understanding of where robotic cardiac surgery stands today.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
43
Total Citations
22
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
24 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: University of Alberta

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