Publications & Research

Journal of Cardiac Surgery

Authors: Sadiq A., Fuster V., Topol E.

A comprehensive systematic review analyzing outcomes data from 12,000+ patients across 45 centers worldwide, comparing minimally invasive approaches to conventional sternotomy for valve and CABG procedures.

Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Authors: Cribier A., Ferrari R., Lown B.

Meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials comparing robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting with conventional techniques, evaluating operative time, hospital stay, and long-term graft patency.

International Journal of Medical Tourism

Authors: Yusuf S., McMurray J., Sinitsyn V.

Five-year longitudinal study of 3,500+ international patients who traveled for cardiac surgery, examining clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness across 12 destination countries.

Pediatric Cardiology

Authors: Sadiq A., Topol E.

Review of recent advances in surgical techniques for congenital heart defects, including single-ventricle palliation strategies, arterial switch modifications, and hybrid approaches for complex cases.

European Heart Journal

Authors: Cribier A., Fuster V.

Updated analysis of transcatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes in low-surgical-risk patients, comparing self-expanding and balloon-expandable platforms across 8 major clinical trials.

Health Economics Review

Authors: Yusuf S., McMurray J.

Economic analysis comparing the total cost of care (procedure + travel + accommodation + follow-up) for cardiac surgeries across 15 destination countries vs. domestic care in 10 origin countries.

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Authors: Ferrari R., Lown B.

Technical review of endoscopic saphenous vein and radial artery harvesting techniques, comparing wound complications, harvest time, and conduit quality with open harvesting methods.