Roberta Rolland

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Roberta Rolland is a cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for cardiac resynchronization therapy. Her key contributions center on optimizing left ventricular (LV) lead placement in patients with heart failure who require epicardial pacing after failed coronary sinus cannulation. In her landmark single-surgeon, single-center study, Rolland compared robotic-assisted (RA) and minithoracotomy (MT) approaches for epicardial LV lead implantation, providing critical early outcome and cost data that guide surgical decision-making. This work, cited 6 times, demonstrates her commitment to improving procedural efficiency and patient recovery through technological innovation. Rolland’s research addresses a vital niche in electrophysiology and cardiac surgery, helping to refine the standard of care for complex device implantation. Her findings offer practical insights for surgeons navigating the trade-offs between robotic precision and the simplicity of minithoracotomy. By documenting real-world outcomes from a single-surgeon experience, she has contributed valuable evidence to the growing literature on minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Roberta Rolland continues to influence the field through her focused investigation of surgical approaches that balance efficacy, safety, and resource utilization.