FW Mohr

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About

Dr. FW Mohr is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery. His key research areas center on the development and clinical application of less invasive techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and mitral valve repair. Dr. Mohr’s major contributions include the early, groundbreaking description of total endoscopic off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB) using the da Vinci robotic system, a landmark paper that has garnered 75 citations and demonstrated the feasibility of a truly closed-chest bypass procedure. He further solidified his impact through a comprehensive five-year review of less invasive mitral valve surgery (LIMS) in 449 patients, cited 65 times, which helped transition these complex procedures from experimental to routine clinical practice. This work established the safety and efficacy of the right lateral minithoracotomy approach. Dr. Mohr’s innovative spirit is also evident in his exploration of robot-assisted mitral valve solo-surgery, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the operating room. Through these seminal contributions, Dr. Mohr has been a central figure in the evolution of cardiac surgery toward greater precision and reduced patient trauma.