Abstract
Professor Enio Buffolo, born on Dezember 9th, 1941, was a pioneer in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Brazil. His career spanned over six decades, during which he made groundbreaking contributions to world cardiac surgery, including the development of off-pump coronary artery bypass, endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, and the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Brazil. He held numerous leadership roles, mentored generations of surgeons, and published extensively. His legacy is defined by visionary leadership, academic excellence, and deep humanistic values that continue to shape cardiovascular medicine in Brazil and beyond. If unanimous opinions are rare, just as rare are those that serve as examples, in their most diverse conducts, for family, friends, and coworkers. Dr. Enio Buffolo has a special place among this category of citizenship and humanism.