Patricia F.A. Bakker
Heidelberg University, Utrecht University, University Medical Center
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About
Patricia F.A. Bakker is a surgical researcher whose work has made meaningful contributions to the fields of minimally invasive cardiac surgery and intraoperative imaging technology. Her research has centered on advancing techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with a particular focus on integrating high-frequency epicardial ultrasound into both open and endoscopic surgical workflows. Bakker's most influential publication, a 2008 review of multipurpose intraoperative ultrasound tools (25 citations), synthesized the clinical utility of epicardial imaging in addressing key surgical challenges — including target vessel localization, anastomotic site selection, and graft quality assessment. Her earlier 2004 studies (each garnering 11–15 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of deploying 13 MHz epicardial ultrasound in fully endoscopic and robot-assisted settings, pushing the boundaries of what minimally invasive coronary surgery could achieve in real-time quality control. Notably, she also explored robotic thymectomy via a subxiphoid approach in animal models, reflecting a broader interest in expanding minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Across her body of work, Bakker has established herself as a pioneer in bridging advanced imaging technology with precision cardiac and thoracic surgical technique.
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