Robotic Cardiac Surgery Insights: An Interview With Dr. Ali Hage

This interview centers around robotic cardiac surgery. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Dr. Mujtaba Mubashir, a cardiothoracic fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA, engaged in an insightful discussion with Dr. Ali Hage, a cardiac surgeon at NYU Langone Health, NY, USA, to discuss this crucial topic.

They examined the rapid adoption and future expansion of robotic-assisted techniques in cardiac operations, highlighting the advantages of superior visualization compared to traditional open techniques and the significant patient demand for these techniques. They also emphasized the importance of learning open techniques, as well as pursuing opportunities in robotics. Additionally, they discussed advanced robotic fellowships and the importance of dedicated training programs.

At the 106th American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, surgeons gathered from around the word to discuss essential topics in cardiothoracic surgery. Interviews with leading surgeons addressing these critical issues were captured, and more interviews from the meeting will be available in the coming weeks.

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