Editor
Francesco Patane
Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Department, University of Messina, Italy
Editor Information
| Name | Francesco Patane |
|---|---|
| Role | Editor |
| Institution | University of Messina |
| Department | Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Department |
| Country | Italy |
Biography
Professional Experience:I performed about 8000 cardiac operations including the corrections ofGUCH. Extensive experience in coronary surgery both on pump and off-pump. All interventions areperfomed wtih a minimally invasive approach when it is possible (J-upper ministernotomy, Heart PortAcess; anterior mini-thoracotomy for aortic valve surgery; TAVI through trans-femoral and transapicalapproaches) Extensive experience in mitral and aortic valve repair. I'm intersted in aortic rootsurgery by remodelling or re-implantation technique and by CAVIAAR techniqueI'm also interested inLVAD implantation and heart transplantation. Extensive experience in aortic arch surgery by FrozenElephant Trunk and Debranching techinques