Janne J. Jokinen

Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Päijät-Hämeen Keskussairaala

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Dr. Janne J. Jokinen is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive cardiac procedures, particularly robotic-assisted mitral valve repair and cardiac tumor excision. His most influential work, "Early experience with robotic mitral valve repair with intra-aortic occlusion" (43 citations), established critical safety protocols for robotic cardiac surgery, demonstrating that intra-aortic balloon occlusion could effectively replace traditional aortic cross-clamping in minimally invasive settings. This contribution has helped reduce surgical trauma and recovery times for patients with mitral valve disease. Dr. Jokinen further expanded the evidence base for robotic cardiac surgery through his study on quality of life outcomes after robotically assisted atrial myxoma excision (14 citations), showing that patients experience superior postoperative recovery compared to conventional sternotomy approaches. His innovative work on minimal volume ventilation during robotic mitral valve surgery (2019) introduced a protective lung ventilation strategy that reduces postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing prolonged single-lung ventilation. Collectively, Dr. Jokinen's research has shaped contemporary robotic cardiac surgical practice, demonstrating that complex procedures can be performed safely through small incisions while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.