Joon Bum Kim

About

Dr. Joon Bum Kim is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery. His primary research focuses on robotic mitral valve repair, atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, and the surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Kim’s major contributions include demonstrating the long-term durability and safety of robotic mitral valve repair, as evidenced by his landmark 2014 study analyzing 200 consecutive repairs (35 citations), which helped establish this technique as a viable standard of care. He has also refined robotic approaches for congenital heart defects, such as his innovative “pre-groove vertical right atriotomy” technique for ASD repair, and has explored combined robotic procedures for atrial fibrillation ablation with mitral valve surgery. With over 88 total citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Kim’s research has provided critical evidence supporting the efficacy and favorable outcomes of robotic cardiac surgery, particularly in Asian populations. His work continues to shape modern surgical practice, offering patients less invasive options with excellent recovery profiles.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Mitral durability after robotic mitral valve repair: Analysis of 200 consecutive mitral regurgitation repairs

   35 citations · 2014
2. 2
   Clinical outcomes of robotic mitral valve repair: a single-center experience in Korea

   23 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Robotic-Assisted Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Combined With Mitral Valve Surgery

   14 citations · 2018
4. 4
   Surgical Outcomes of Congenital Atrial Septal Defect Using da VinciTM Surgical Robot System

   13 citations · 2013
5. 5
   Miniaccess open repair of descending thoracic aorta

   2 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Robotic repair of atrial septal defect: Pre-groove vertical right atriotomy approach

   1 citations · 2024

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