Mitesh Sharma

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Mitesh Sharma is a pioneering figure in the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic and video-assisted mitral valve procedures. His major contributions center on reducing surgical trauma and the drawbacks of traditional sternotomy by developing and refining less invasive techniques. In his landmark work from 1997 to 2000, Sharma and his team performed mitral valve surgery on 221 patients through a mini-thoracotomy, utilizing a voice-controlled robotic endoscope to enhance visualization. This work demonstrated the feasibility and safety of robotically controlled, video-assisted approaches, using either a port-access endovascular cardiopulmonary bypass system or a transthoracic clamp. Though his most-cited papers (with 9 and 5 citations respectively) are from the early 2000s, they represent foundational contributions that helped launch the modern era of robotic cardiac surgery. Sharma’s research has directly influenced how surgeons approach mitral valve repair, making procedures safer and less invasive for thousands of patients worldwide. His work remains a key reference for students and researchers exploring the intersection of robotics, video assistance, and cardiac surgery.