Marianne Brodmann

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Marianne Brodmann is a pioneering interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist whose research centers on advanced endovascular therapies for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Her major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted peripheral vascular interventions, a field she has helped establish. In her landmark 2016 study (91 citations), she provided the first evidence that robotic systems can precisely navigate peripheral lesions with high technical success. She further advanced this work through the RAPID Study II (2020), showing that combining robotic assistance with drug-coated balloons not only enables effective treatment of femoropopliteal disease but also dramatically reduces operator radiation exposure—a critical occupational hazard. This dual benefit of procedural efficacy and physician safety represents a paradigm shift in vascular intervention. Brodmann’s research has been instrumental in moving robotic PVI from theoretical concept to clinical reality, with her work cited by subsequent trials and guidelines. Her achievements include leading multicenter studies that have shaped best practices for minimally invasive PAD treatment, making her a recognized authority on the intersection of robotics and peripheral vascular care.