Mingke Li

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Dr. Mingke Li has pioneered minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focus on total endoscopic techniques for congenital heart defects. Their most notable contribution is the development of a beating-heart approach to atrial septal defect (ASD) repair, which eliminates the need for cardioplegic arrest and reduces ischemic injury. In their landmark 2018 paper, "Total endoscopic repair of atrial septal defect under on-pump beating heart," Dr. Li demonstrated that complex intracardiac repairs can be performed through three small chest incisions without robotic assistance, achieving excellent outcomes while avoiding the risks associated with traditional sternotomy. This work, cited 13 times, has influenced the evolution of cardiac surgery toward less invasive, physiologically more natural procedures. Dr. Li’s research addresses the critical intersection of surgical innovation and patient safety, offering a reproducible technique that reduces recovery time and surgical trauma. Their contributions are particularly significant for young patients with congenital heart disease, where minimizing incisions and preserving cardiac function are paramount. Dr. Li continues to advance the field of total thoracoscopic surgery, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable through keyhole approaches to the heart.