Jef Van den Eynde
Papers
9
Total Citations
200
H-Index
8
About
Jef Van den Eynde is a leading researcher in robotic cardiac surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and their implementation in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). His major contributions include pioneering work on robotic-assisted off-pump and hybrid coronary revascularization, particularly in women—a historically understudied population. His landmark paper "Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020" (79 citations) provides a comprehensive assessment of the field's evolution, highlighting renewed interest after early setbacks. Van den Eynde has also advanced the safe adoption of robotic techniques through learning curve analysis and cumulative sum methodology, as seen in his highly cited work (40 citations). His research during the COVID-19 pandemic addressed the critical challenge of maintaining robotic surgical services amidst global healthcare disruptions. With over 200 total citations across his most-cited papers, Van den Eynde has shaped the discourse on robotic cardiac surgery as a viable career path and a transformative tool for improving outcomes in complex patient populations. His work continues to guide young surgeons and institutions navigating the integration of robotics into cardiac care.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 202079 citations · 2022
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- 3Cardiothoracic robotic assisted surgery in times of COVID-1916 citations · 2020
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- 5Robotic Cardiac Surgery: What the Young Surgeon Should Know12 citations · 2020
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- 8The epicenter of change: Robotic cardiac surgery as a career choice9 citations · 2021
- 9Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 20205 citations · 2022