Herbert De Praetere
Papers
11
Total Citations
242
H-Index
7
About
Herbert De Praetere is a leading figure in robotic cardiac surgery, whose work bridges clinical practice and cutting-edge engineering to advance minimally invasive cardiovascular interventions. His primary research areas encompass robotic-assisted coronary revascularization, mitral valve surgery, and the development of intelligent catheter systems for endovascular procedures. De Praetere has made major contributions by systematically documenting the evolution and safe implementation of robotic techniques in Europe, notably through his landmark 2022 paper on the status of robotic cardiac surgery in Europe, which has garnered 79 citations. He has also pioneered work on robust catheter and guidewire tracking using B-spline tube models and intuitive teleoperation strategies for active catheters, addressing key challenges in endovascular navigation and radiation exposure. His 2021 study on learning curves and cumulative sum analysis for robotic-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass provides a framework for safely adopting complex new techniques. With over 240 total citations, De Praetere’s influence is evident in both clinical guidelines and technological innovation. He is an active member of the EACTS-endorsed Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery Taskforce, shaping the future of robotic coronary revascularization across Europe.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 202079 citations · 2022
- 2
- 3
- 4Current state of the art and recommendations in robotic mitral valve surgery18 citations · 2022
- 5Intuitive teleoperation of active catheters for endovascular surgery17 citations · 2015
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9Corrigendum: Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe: Status 20205 citations · 2022
- 10