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About
Cornelius Borst is a cardiovascular surgeon and researcher whose work has centered on advancing minimally invasive and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) techniques. His research has made meaningful contributions to the development and refinement of intraoperative tools designed to improve the precision and safety of coronary surgery, particularly in challenging closed-chest and beating-heart procedures. Among his most notable contributions is his pioneering work on high-frequency epicardial ultrasound as a multipurpose intraoperative tool. Borst's research demonstrated how this technology could help surgeons locate target coronary arteries, select optimal anastomotic sites, and assess graft quality in real time — addressing three critical challenges in CABG surgery. His 2008 review on this topic has garnered 25 citations, reflecting its influence on surgical practice. Borst also advanced the feasibility of endoscopic multivessel CABG, exploring prototype devices such as the Endo-Starfish cardiac positioner and Endo-Octopus stabilizer for accessing difficult posterior and inferior coronary branches. With cumulative citations across his key publications exceeding 75, his body of work has meaningfully shaped the evolution of less invasive cardiac surgery, offering patients and surgeons alike more sophisticated operative options.
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