Junji Yanagisawa

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Dr. Junji Yanagisawa is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for mitral valve surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting. His most notable contribution is the development of a three-port, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approach for endoscopic mitral valve surgery, described in his highly cited 2016 paper (30 citations). This technique eliminates the need for robotic assistance, making totally endoscopic MIMVS more accessible and reproducible. Dr. Yanagisawa has also refined endoscopic internal thoracic artery harvesting for MIDCAB procedures, as demonstrated in his 2021 work (5 citations), where he employed three-dimensional endoscopy to improve visualization and precision. His innovations directly address the technical demands of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, reducing invasiveness while maintaining safety and efficacy. With a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of endoscopic cardiac procedures, Dr. Yanagisawa’s contributions are shaping the future of less invasive heart surgery, offering patients shorter recovery times and better outcomes.