Iam Claire E. Sarmiento

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Claire E. Sarmiento is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. Her major contributions include evaluating the safety and efficacy of robotic pneumonectomy for lung cancer, where her 2021 study on perioperative outcomes and factors leading to conversion to thoracotomy (7 citations) provides critical guidance for surgeons navigating this high-risk procedure. She has also shaped the evolution of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB), with a landmark 2022 review of over 2,200 patients (4 citations) demonstrating how this technique for left anterior descending artery revascularization has matured over 25 years. Notably, Sarmiento’s 2022 case report on robotic-assisted management of a fungal-infected prosthetic aortic graft (2 citations) showcases her innovative approach to life-threatening infections, offering a closed-chest alternative to traditional open surgery. Her work, cited across these key studies, underscores her commitment to reducing surgical trauma and improving patient outcomes, making her a leading voice in the future of cardiothoracic surgery.