"carpe diem" professor - in memoriam of francis robicsek (1925-2020).

"CARPE DIEM" PROFESSOR - IN MEMORIAM OF FRANCIS ROBICSEK (1925-2020).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 03;:
Authors: Tinica G, Tarus A, Bacusca A, Furnica C, Chistol RO, Robicsek SA
Abstract
Francis Robicsek was an outstanding cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, anthropologist, biomedical engineer, philanthropist, art lover and collector. During a career of almost 55 years he managed to influence almost every aspect of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He is best known for his novel approach for the treatment of sternal instability, "the Robicsek Weave", which is currently the gold standard. His accomplishments include over 35,000 surgical interventions, 672 medical publications, 734 lectures, four textbooks on Mayan culture, and approximately 100 pupils. It remains one of the most fascinating stories in modern surgery.
PMID: 32758557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 2, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tinica G, Tarus A, Bacusca A, Furnica C, Chistol RO, Robicsek SA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research