Tom Verbelen
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About
Tom Verbelen is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive coronary revascularization techniques. His major contributions center on robot-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (RA-MIDCAB), particularly using bilateral internal thoracic arteries for total arterial grafting. In a landmark 2024 propensity score–matched study, Verbelen demonstrated that RA-MIDCAB offers outcomes comparable to off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB), with the added benefits of reduced surgical trauma and faster recovery—a finding that has already garnered 4 citations and is reshaping surgical decision-making. His earlier case reports on hybrid myocardial revascularization and multivessel MIDCAB (2019, 2 citations) expanded the indications for robotic surgery, showing that even complex multivessel disease can be treated without sternotomy. Verbelen’s work bridges the gap between traditional open-heart surgery and cutting-edge robotic techniques, making him a key figure in the movement toward less invasive cardiac care. His research not only validates the safety and efficacy of RA-MIDCAB but also provides a roadmap for integrating total arterial grafting into minimally invasive workflows, directly benefiting patients with faster recoveries and fewer complications.
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