Joost Ter Woorst
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Joost ter Woorst is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). His research focuses on reducing surgical trauma while maintaining clinical excellence, particularly through thoracoscopic-assisted and non-robotic endoscopic techniques. In a landmark 2024 study, ter Woorst and colleagues performed a propensity-matched analysis comparing thoracoscopic-assisted minimally invasive CABG to traditional off-pump bypass grafting for single-vessel coronary artery disease. This work, which has already garnered 10 citations, demonstrated that the minimally invasive approach offers comparable safety and efficacy with reduced chest wall trauma. His 2025 historical review on non-robotic endoscopic-assisted internal mammary artery harvest—a technique he has helped refine—traces the evolution of this accessible, reproducible method from its 1990s origins to its modern resurgence. By championing these less invasive strategies, ter Woorst is making multi-vessel and complex bypass surgery more attainable for patients who might otherwise face sternotomy. His contributions are shaping the next generation of coronary revascularization, balancing technical innovation with real-world applicability.
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