Prof. Dr. med. Volkmar Falk

Area of Research

Description of Research Interest

The main areas of our clinical and academic research are in the field of endoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery and image guided a transcatheter valve therapies. In this context methods for patient specific device selection and predictive modeling of anatomic and hemodynamic features of implant/patient interaction are performed. The development of new concepts for mechanical circulatory support systems and ventricular assist device therapy are another focus of our research.
In the field of artificial intelligence, solutions for decision support algorhithms in the setting of intensive care units are being develioped.
As a clinical team, we are involved in numerous preclinical and clinical trials thereby supporting the translation of research.

Special Expertise

Endoscopic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Image guided and model based transcatheter therapies
Mechanical circulatory assist systems
Computer assisted surgery
Pre-clinical and & Clinical Trials

Shareable Platforms, Services, Equipment & Infrastructure

Large Animal Hybrid Lab
Biobank with blood and tissue samples
Clinical Trial Unit

Member of Collaborative/interdisciplinary Research Consortia

Zurich Heart (Chair)
DZHK TVR-Trial (RCT) in Collaboration with CTS-Trial Network
DZHK Early VAD Trial (RCT)
Restore, BIH Charité, Berlin