Bettina Pfannmueller

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Bettina Pfannmueller has established herself as a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a particular focus on mitral valve repair. Her work has been instrumental in demonstrating that robotic and other minimally invasive approaches to mitral valve procedures can achieve outcomes comparable to traditional median sternotomy, while significantly reducing perioperative morbidity and mortality. Her most-cited paper, "Mitral valve repair: Robotic and other minimally invasive approaches" (2017, 60 citations), provides a comprehensive analysis of these evolving techniques, highlighting their efficacy in high-volume centers. Pfannmueller’s contributions have helped shift surgical paradigms, offering patients less invasive options with faster recovery times and lower complication rates. Her research underscores the importance of procedural volume and institutional expertise in optimizing outcomes, making her a key voice in the ongoing refinement of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Through her work, she has advanced both the technical execution and the evidence base for these life-saving interventions, influencing practice patterns and training standards worldwide.