Research Group Minimally Invasive Surgery
The Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery research group focuses on advancing surgical techniques for coronary artery disease and mitral valve conditions. Their long-term study on minimally invasive coronary surgery demonstrated positive short- and long-term outcomes for both single and multi-vessel disease, emphasizing the durability and safety of these procedures. By embracing contemporary minimally invasive techniques, the group aims to refine surgical approaches and improve patient outcomes across various cardiac conditions.
Selected publications
- Ilcheva, L., Häussler, A., Cholubek, M., Ntinopoulos, V., Odavic, D., Dushaj, S., Biefer, H. R. C., & Dzemali, O. (2024). Thirteen years of Impactful, Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery: Short- and Long-Term Results for Single and Multi-Vessel Disease. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(3), 761. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030761
- Papadopoulos, N., Ntinopoulos, V., Dushaj, S., Häussler, A., Odavic, D., Biefer, H. R. C., & Dzemali, O. (2024). Navigating the challenges of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: a risk analysis and learning curve evaluation. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02479-3
- Ilcheva, L., Risteski, P., Tudorache, I., Häussler, A., Papadopoulos, N., Odavic, D., Biefer, H. R. C., & Dzemali, O. (2023). Beyond conventional operations: embracing the era of contemporary minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(23), 7210. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237210
- Ntinopoulos, V., Biefer, H. R. C., Papadopoulos, N., Dushaj, S., Haeussler, A., & Dzemali, O. (2023). Isolated minimally Invasive mitral valve surgery in octogenarians: perioperative outcome. Gerontology, 69(10), 1211–1217. https://doi.org/10.1159/000533560
