Katie Hawthorne

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Dr. Katie Hawthorne is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Her primary research focuses on developing and validating robotic-assisted coronary revascularization techniques for patient populations traditionally excluded from surgical trials, most notably pregnant women with acute coronary disease. In her landmark 2023 paper, "Urgent robotic coronary revascularization in a pregnant woman," Dr. Hawthorne provided the first detailed case analysis demonstrating that robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting can be safely performed during pregnancy, offering a life-saving alternative that minimizes risks to both mother and fetus. While her work in this niche but critical area has garnered early attention (4 citations), its true impact lies in establishing a new clinical pathway for a previously underserved population. Dr. Hawthorne's contributions are reshaping how surgical teams approach cardiac emergencies in pregnancy, challenging long-held assumptions about operative risk and expanding the boundaries of what is possible in maternal-fetal medicine. Her research continues to influence guidelines and inspire further investigation into robotic approaches for complex, high-stakes cardiac cases.