Grace Chaplin

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Dr. Grace Chaplin is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research is shaping the future of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Her work critically examines the intersection of cutting-edge technology and high-stakes clinical care, with a primary focus on the evolution of open heart surgery and the expansion of robotic platforms into emergency settings. Her most influential publication, “The Future of Open Heart Surgery in the Era of Robotic and Minimal Surgical Interventions” (2019), has garnered 53 citations, establishing her as a leading voice on the balance between traditional open techniques and emerging robotic alternatives. More recently, Dr. Chaplin has ventured into uncharted territory with her 2025 study, “Robotic emergency general surgery, future or fallacy?”—a case-matched comparison that rigorously evaluates the safety and feasibility of deploying robotic systems during acute, unplanned procedures. This work challenges conventional boundaries and provides critical data for high-volume tertiary centres considering robotic adoption in emergency care. Through her bold, evidence-based approach, Dr. Chaplin is not only advancing surgical precision but also redefining what is possible in acute surgical intervention.

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1. 1
   The Future of Open Heart Surgery in the Era of Robotic and Minimal Surgical Interventions

   53 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Robotic emergency general surgery, future or fallacy?: case-matched comparison of operative and clinical outcomes during the adoption phase in a tertiary centre

   1 citations · 2025

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