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Dr. Mara Caroline is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive coronary revascularization techniques, particularly robotic-assisted surgery for patients with complex coronary artery disease. Her landmark 2023 study, "Long-term clinical outcomes of robotic-assisted surgical coronary artery revascularisation," with 15 citations, demonstrated that robotic-assisted left internal thoracic artery (LITA) to left anterior descending artery (LAD) anastomosis offers a "gold standard" revascularization option for patients unsuitable for traditional CABG but limited to PCI with stents. This work established robotic-assisted surgery as a viable, durable alternative for high-risk populations. Building on this, her 2024 single-center study on reverse hybrid revascularization (4 citations) showed promising midterm outcomes, further validating the safety and efficacy of combining robotic LITA-LAD grafting with PCI for multi-vessel disease. Dr. Caroline’s contributions are reshaping surgical decision-making, offering patients less invasive pathways to optimal myocardial revascularization while maintaining the long-term benefits of arterial grafting. Her research is critical for surgeons and cardiologists seeking to expand treatment options for patients with limited conventional surgical candidacy.