Papers
46
Total Citations
1,219
H-Index
19
About
Marco A. Zenati is a pioneering figure at the intersection of cardiac surgery and surgical robotics, whose work has fundamentally shaped the development of minimally invasive robotic surgical systems. His research spans highly articulated robotic probes, beating-heart interventions, context-aware operating theaters, and the rigorous evaluation of surgical technologies — areas in which he has produced some of the field's most influential contributions. Zenati's most celebrated work includes the development of the Highly Articulated Robotic Probe (HARP), a snake-like device capable of navigating confined anatomical spaces without disturbing surrounding tissue, and HeartLander, a miniature mobile robot enabling precise epicardial access on the beating heart without cardiopulmonary bypass. These innovations, accumulating over 50–115 citations each, addressed critical limitations in conventional minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His transoral flexible robot work further extended these principles into head and neck oncology, advancing organ-preservation surgical strategies. Beyond device development, Zenati has contributed to the broader scientific rigor of the field through his co-authorship of the IDEAL framework for surgical robotics evaluation (143 citations), establishing systematic standards for assessing emerging technologies. His body of work, spanning nearly two decades and thousands of cumulative citations, reflects a sustained commitment to making complex surgical interventions safer, smarter, and less invasive.
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- 2A Highly Articulated Robotic Surgical System for Minimally Invasive Surgery115 citations · 2009
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- 4A transoral highly flexible robot80 citations · 2012
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- 6A Miniature Mobile Robot for Navigation and Positioning on the Beating Heart61 citations · 2009
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- 8Highly articulated robotic probe for minimally invasive surgery52 citations · 2008
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