Jeroen Sonck

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Jeroen Sonck is a pioneering interventional cardiologist whose work is redefining the boundaries of robotic-assisted cardiovascular procedures. His research centers on the convergence of robotics and percutaneous coronary and renal interventions, with a specific focus on developing less invasive, highly precise treatment pathways. Dr. Sonck’s major contributions include performing the world’s first robotic-assisted renal denervation, a breakthrough that opens a new frontier in robotic percutaneous interventions by enhancing procedural accuracy while minimizing radiation exposure. He also led the first reported case of a totally robotically assisted hybrid coronary artery revascularization, combining robotic endoscopic minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (RE-MIDCAB) with robotic percutaneous coronary intervention (R-PCI). This landmark achievement demonstrates the feasibility of a fully robotic “hybrid heart team” approach for complex multivessel disease. Though early in their citation history, these first-in-man reports have established foundational proof-of-concept for robotic platforms in structural and coronary interventions. Dr. Sonck’s work is instrumental in shaping the future of robotic cardiology, offering a glimpse into a new era of precision, safety, and minimally invasive care.