Meindert Palmen

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Meindert Palmen is a leading figure in robotic cardiac surgery, driving its evolution across Europe. His research centers on advancing robotic techniques for mitral valve repair and coronary revascularization, with a strong emphasis on surgical training and standardization. Palmen’s major contributions include landmark studies that assess the current state and future trajectory of robotic cardiac surgery, such as his highly cited 2022 paper "Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020" (79 citations), which provides a comprehensive overview of procedural trends and technological progress. He has also pioneered work on learning curves, demonstrating how proficiency in robotic mitral repair can be achieved through structured simulation and wet lab training, as seen in his 2024 prospective two-centre study (12 citations). Palmen’s impact extends to shaping educational frameworks; his simulation-based assessment trial (11 citations) and residency training recommendations (9 citations) are helping to prepare the next generation of surgeons for a robotic future. As a member of the EACTS-endorsed Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery Taskforce, he co-authored key consensus documents that guide clinical practice and innovation. With over 160 citations across his top papers, Palmen is a pivotal voice in defining standards for robotic cardiac surgery in Europe.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020

   79 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Current state of the art and recommendations in robotic mitral valve surgery

   18 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Robotic coronary revascularization in Europe, state of art and future of EACTS-endorsed Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery Taskforce

   13 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Learning curve of robotic mitral repair: prospective two-centre study of proficiency and clinical outcomes

   12 citations · 2024
5. 5
   Simulation-based assessment of robotic cardiac surgery skills: An international multicenter, cross-specialty trial

   11 citations · 2023
6. 6
   Robotic cardiac surgery training during residency: Preparing residents for the inevitable future

   9 citations · 2022
7. 7
   European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons future view on robotic cardiac surgery in Europe

   7 citations · 2024
8. 8
   Robotic mitral valve repair surgery: where do we go from here?

   7 citations · 2023
9. 9
   Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 2020

   5 citations · 2022
10. 10
    Examining the learning curves in robotic cardiac surgery wet lab simulation training

    4 citations · 2024

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