Jeevanantham Rajeswaran

Papers

Total Citations

263

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About

Jeevanantham Rajeswaran is a leading researcher in cardiothoracic surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive and robotic mitral valve repair. His work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of surgical outcomes and procedural learning curves in cardiac surgery. Rajeswaran’s most impactful contribution is his 2009 propensity-matched comparison of minimally invasive versus conventional mitral valve surgery, which has garnered 226 citations and provided critical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of less invasive approaches. He further explored the technical nuances of robotic mitral valve repair in a 2017 study, analyzing the relationship between surgeon experience and performance outcomes—a key paper with 33 citations that helps demystify the learning curve for this complex procedure. His 2013 work specifically quantifying the robotic mitral valve repair learning curve, though with 4 citations, underscores his sustained commitment to optimizing surgical training and patient safety. Through these studies, Rajeswaran has significantly shaped modern cardiac surgical practice, offering data-driven insights that guide both surgical decision-making and the adoption of innovative technologies in the operating room.