This book offers a unique and comprehensive guide to the rapidly evolving field of cardiac surgery, emphasizing the shift from traditional open-heart techniques to minimally invasive and hybrid procedures. It is designed for cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, residents and trainees who seek an in-depth understanding of both classical surgical methods and cutting-edge innovations in the treatment of structural heart diseases. The book fills an important gap by addressing not only the technical aspects of cardiac interventions but also the emerging trends in technology, such as robotic surgery, artificial intelligence and the use of advanced biomaterials. By integrating these advancements with established procedures, it offers a forward-looking perspective on how modern tools and techniques are shaping the future of cardiac surgery.

Surgical, Hybrid and Minimally Invasive Structural Cardiac Interventions provides a particular focus on hybrid cardiac interventions, which combine the strengths of both surgical and catheter-based procedures. It covers a wide range of topics, from coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair to the use of AI in personalized medicine and the development of new materials for cardiac prostheses.

Prof. Grigore Tinica is the Manager of the Cardiovascular Diseases Institute «Prof. Dr. George I.M. Georgescu» in Iasi and a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy «Grigore T. Popa». With a career spanning over four decades, he has pioneered several procedures in Romania. He is also an Honorary Member of the Moldavian Academy of Sciences and the Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences, and he actively contributes to scientific research and medical education at national and international levels​.

Prof. Alexandru Burlacu is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Currently serving as the Medical Director at the Cardiovascular Diseases Institute in Iasi, Romania, he is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy «Grigore T. Popa». Prof. Alexandru Burlacu is a supervisor of doctoral research and leads research at the intersection of cardiology, interventional cardiology, and nephrology. He is currently teaching Artificial Inteligence in Medicine for medical students and PhD students. He has contributed to over 120 ISI-indexed articles and served in numerous editorial roles for medical journals.