Hiroto Kitahara
University of Chicago, Georgetown University, University of Illinois Chicago
Papers
43
Total Citations
510
H-Index
14
About
Dr. Hiroto Kitahara is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has redefined the boundaries of minimally invasive heart surgery. His primary research focus is the advancement of robotic-assisted coronary and valvular procedures, with a specific emphasis on totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) and hybrid revascularization. Dr. Kitahara’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic off-pump TECAB in a landmark study of 544 patients (47 citations), and proving that a beating-heart approach with connectors can significantly improve outcomes in multivessel bypass. He also achieved a historic first with the world’s initial totally endoscopic robotic-assisted sutureless aortic valve replacement. His work has consistently shown that robotic techniques can reduce morbidity, even in high-risk populations such as morbidly obese patients and those undergoing cardiac reoperation. With over 300 total citations across his top ten papers, Dr. Kitahara’s research provides the evidence base for a paradigm shift toward less invasive, multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery, establishing new standards for patient recovery and surgical precision.
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- 5Multi-spectrum robotic cardiac surgery: Early outcomes30 citations · 2022
- 6Graft Patency after Robotically Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery25 citations · 2019
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