Antti Vento

About

Antti Vento is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotically assisted heart surgery. His work centers on refining techniques for mitral valve repair, coronary artery bypass grafting, and atrial myxoma excision, with a particular emphasis on improving patient outcomes and reducing complications. Vento’s most cited study, “Early experience with robotic mitral valve repair with intra-aortic occlusion” (43 citations), demonstrates his leadership in adopting robotic platforms for complex valve procedures. He has also made significant contributions to understanding and mitigating risks in robotic cardiac surgery, notably through his investigation of unilateral pulmonary oedema—a severe complication of minimally invasive approaches—where he established reproducible diagnostic criteria to enhance patient safety. His research on minimal volume ventilation during robotic mitral valve surgery further underscores his commitment to optimizing perioperative care. Vento’s work on quality of life after robotic atrial myxoma excision highlights his holistic approach to surgical innovation. With a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of robotic cardiac surgery, Antti Vento continues to shape safer, more effective treatments for patients worldwide.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Early experience with robotic mitral valve repair with intra-aortic occlusion

   43 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Quality of life after robotically assisted atrial myxoma excision

   14 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB)—placement of bilateral internal mammary arteries to the left ventricle

   9 citations · 2016
4. 4
   Unilateral pulmonary oedema after minimally invasive and robotically assisted mitral valve surgery

   8 citations · 2019
5. 5
   Minimal volume ventilation during robotically assisted mitral valve surgery

   4 citations · 2019

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