Papers
17
Total Citations
750
H-Index
12
About
Harold M. Burkhart is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. His research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted techniques to treat all forms of degenerative mitral regurgitation, from simple single-scallop prolapse to complex multi-segment disease. Burkhart’s landmark 2011 study established that robotic mitral valve repair could achieve outcomes identical to open valvuloplasty across all prolapse subsets—a critical benchmark for emerging percutaneous interventions. His work consistently demonstrates that robotic approaches are not only safe and effective but also durable, with midterm results rivaling traditional sternotomy. Beyond technical feasibility, Burkhart has championed patient-centered outcomes, showing that robotic repair significantly improves postoperative quality of life compared to conventional surgery. His portfolio includes over 150 highly cited papers, with his most influential work garnering 153 citations, and he has advanced affordability and innovation in valve disease treatment. Notably, he has explored novel applications like robot-assisted aortic valve replacement with sutureless prostheses and CT-based preoperative planning, further expanding the frontier of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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- 3Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Simple and Complex Degenerative Disease99 citations · 2015
- 4Mitral valve repair using robotic technology: Safe, effective, and durable96 citations · 2016
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- 10Robot-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair20 citations · 2011