Tristan Yan
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Tristan Yan is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally reshaped minimally invasive valve surgery. His primary research areas include mitral and tricuspid valve repair, endoscopic cardiac surgery, and large-scale clinical registry analysis. Yan’s most significant contribution is his leadership of the international mini-mitral registry (MMIR), a landmark study analyzing over 7,500 patients from 2015 to 2021. This work directly compared direct vision, partially endoscopic, and fully endoscopic approaches for mitral and tricuspid valve surgery, providing the first robust, multicenter evidence on the safety and efficacy of these techniques. With his 2025 paper already garnering 3 citations, Yan’s research has established critical benchmarks for surgical decision-making, demonstrating that fully endoscopic approaches can achieve outcomes comparable to traditional methods while reducing patient trauma. Beyond this, Yan is recognized for advancing surgical education and standardizing minimally invasive protocols globally. His work continues to influence how surgeons approach complex valve repairs, making him a leading voice in the evolution of cardiac surgery toward less invasive, patient-centered care.
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