Markus Krane
Papers
12
Total Citations
106
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About
Markus Krane is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for valvular and congenital heart disease. His major contributions lie in refining totally endoscopic, robotic mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation, demonstrating that these approaches can achieve excellent outcomes while minimizing surgical trauma. Krane’s landmark paper, “Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation” (51 citations), along with his comprehensive Yale experience of 200 robotic procedures (13 citations), has helped establish robotic surgery as a safe, effective alternative to traditional sternotomy. He has also advanced complex procedures such as robotic redo mitral valve surgery, papillary muscle relocation, and combined CryoMAZE ablation, often integrating innovative de-airing maneuvers and unilateral percutaneous cannulation to enhance patient safety. His systematic review of robotic congenital cardiac surgery worldwide (2025) underscores his commitment to expanding these techniques to pediatric populations. With over 100 cumulative citations, Krane’s work is shaping the future of cardiac surgery, offering patients faster recovery and less invasive options without compromising repair durability.
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- 1Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation51 citations · 2023
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- 7Robotic, totally endoscopic atrial septal defect repair3 citations · 2021
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