Yihu Tang

Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

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Dr. Yihu Tang is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work has advanced minimally invasive cardiac surgery, particularly for congenital heart defects. His research focuses on developing and refining total endoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques to reduce surgical trauma and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Tang’s major contributions include demonstrating that totally thoracoscopic repair of atrial septal defect (ASD) significantly reduces systemic inflammatory reaction and myocardial damage compared to conventional open-heart surgery, as shown in his highly cited 2014 study (15 citations). He further innovated by pioneering total endoscopic ASD repair under on-pump beating heart conditions, eliminating the need for cardioplegic arrest and robotic assistance, detailed in his 2018 work (13 citations). These achievements have established safer, less invasive alternatives for ASD correction, reducing recovery times and complications. Dr. Tang’s work has been instrumental in shifting the paradigm toward scarless, beating-heart procedures, with his papers serving as foundational references for surgeons adopting these techniques globally. His ongoing research continues to push the boundaries of thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, making him a leading figure in the field.