Z Religa

Medical University of Silesia, Foundation of Cardiac Surgery Development

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Z. Religa is a pioneering figure in the development of robotic cardiac surgery, best known for leading the creation of the **Robin Heart**—Poland’s first telemanipulator system designed for minimally invasive cardiac procedures. His work, conducted in collaboration with the Foundation of Cardiac Surgery Development in Zabrze and technical universities in Łódź and Warsaw, addresses the critical challenge of enabling precise, remote-controlled heart surgery. Religa’s major contributions include the conceptualization and realization of the Robin Heart platform, which integrates preplanning and advisory systems to enhance surgical accuracy. His most-cited papers, such as *“Present State of the Polish Telemanipulator Project for Cardiac Surgery Assistance”* (15 citations) and *“RobIn Heart in 2002”* (12 citations), document the early stages of this ambitious project, highlighting its potential to transform cardiac care. While citation counts are modest, the impact of Religa’s work is profound—it established Poland as a contributor to global surgical robotics and laid the groundwork for future innovations in telemanipulation. His achievements reflect a dedication to bridging engineering and medicine, offering a blueprint for developing nations entering the field of robotic surgery.