Hugo Vanermen is a globally renowned expert on mitral and tricuspid repair, and a pioneer of minimally invasive survery via endoscopic approach. Founder of EACTS Techno College, he has authored over 71 publications. Dr Vanermen is co-inventor of the Contour 3D tricuspid valve and is dedicated to educating young surgeons around the world on minimally invasive repair techniques. He practices at AZ Brussels, Belgium; Klinik im Park, Zürich, Switzerland; European Hospital, Rome, Italy and the Institut Mutualist Montsouris, Paris, France.