CTSNet / Cardiothoracic Surgery Network

The deadline for submitting videos for the CTSNet 10th Annual Resident Video Competition is just weeks away. Residents, submit your video by January 10, 2025, to compete for a cash prize and gain recognition for your skills in cardiothoracic surgery. 🔗https://ow.ly/P1K450Uw0UT

"ASAIO 2024 | Toward CV Health and Longevity: Perspectives on Microstructure, Flow, and Mechanosensing" | At the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) 2024 Annual Conference, physician and engineer Dr. Roderic I. Pettigrew presented “Toward CV Health and Longevity: Perspectives on Microstructure, Flow, and Mechanosensing.” In his presentation, he discussed the cardiovascular health biological scales, cardiac strain imaging, and the architecture of myocardium. 🔗https://ow.ly/2RJC50Uv2b9 #CTSurgery

JANS: This week in JANS, read about the world’s first combined robotic AVR and CABG. Explores this week’s JANS articles for more. 🔗 https://ow.ly/SSEp50UuoCT #CTSurgery

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with DuyKhanh P. Ceppa about the new Women in Thooracic Surgery (WTS) fellowship. They discuss the goals of this program, who should apply, and how you can contribute to the funding for this program. They also discuss the advantages of leadership programs and the WTS Annual Meeting. Joel also highlights how to build an incredible and happy team across many fields, the importance of feedback loop within the team, and how to use the holidays to show appreciation for your coworkers. Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on five-year outcomes after bicuspid aortic valve replacement with a novel tissue bioprosthesis, transcatheter valve replacement in severe tricuspid regurgitation, quality of life after transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, and multicenter validation of the RESECT-90 prediction model for 90-day mortality after lung resection. In addition, Joel explores percutaneous femoral venous cannulation, surgical removal of percutaneously placed pulmonary flow reducers, and uniportal non-intubated VATS thoracic sympathectomy. Before closing, he highlights upcoming events in CT surgery. 🎧 📺 https://ow.ly/zS4n50UuklB

"ASAIO 2024 | Presidential Address" | At the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) 2024 Annual Conference, President Pramod Bonde presented “Art, Anthropology, Archaeology, and Artificial Organs.” In his presentation, he highlights the ASAIO Journal achievements, observations he has made regarding heart surgery, and using technology to explore the brain. 🔗https://ow.ly/EGWm50UqWlI #CTSurgery

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning discusses the robotic market. He explores the new FDA approval for the Johnson & Johnson robotic surgical system for clinical trials, the background of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, and the location for this trial. He also discusses the details of TAVR, what we currently know about TAVR, and highlights an article by Steve Bell that discusses his own views on Johnson & Johnson and the robotic market. Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on The Society of Thoracic Surgeons expert consensus on the multidisciplinary management and resectability of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, a European multicenter study evaluating the prognosis of peripheral early-stage lung adenocarcinoma patients operated on by segmentectomy or lobectomy, early intervention in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis and myocardial fibrosis, and the use of hybrid stage I to stratify between single ventricle palliation and biventricular repair. In addition, Joel explores an off-pump ASD closure with a two-layer patch attached to the right atrium, a repair of Scimitar syndrome in a two-year-old via VRAT, and robotic-assisted carinal reconstruction using cross table ventilation. Before closing, he highlights upcoming events in CT surgery. 🎧 📺 https://ow.ly/UQRm50Ur15E

"Leveraging Mammography in Lung Cancer Screening: An Interview With Nicole Geissen" | At the 2024 WTS conference, Dr. Marianna Papageorge spoke with Dr. Nicole Geissen about Dr. Geissen's study on lung cancer screening. They discussed what we currently know about lung cancer screening, details about the study, and recommendations for people who want to create a similar study. They also highlight the future research direction for this project and the key takeaways from the study. 🔗https://ow.ly/y8pV50Uq60e #CTSurgery

Deadline extended! The CTSNet 10th Annual Resident Video Competition is now accepting submissions until January 10, 2025. Residents, don’t miss this chance to highlight your innovative techniques and creativity. 🔗https://ow.ly/Fzzk50UoCCs #CTSurgery

“The Atrium: Bronchoscopy” | In this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores bronchoscopy with expert guest Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse. They discuss indications, contraindications, types of bronchoscopies (flexible versus rigid), and the benefits of utilizing the rigid technique over the flexible technique. They also discuss the fundamentals of bronchoscopy—equipment, preprocedural checklists, and positioning—details on how to perform the procedure, complications, and the future of bronchoscopy. Watch for the next episode featuring a discussion with Dr. Valerie Rusch! 🔗https://ow.ly/OxQU50UowAN #CTSurgery

"ISMICS 2024 | Minimally Invasive Aortic Root and Aortic Arch Surgery" | At the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2024, Tomas Holubec presented “Minimally Invasive Aortic Root and Aortic Arch Surgery.” In his presentation, he discussed the challenges and relationship between the aorta and sternum, and aortic valve and aortic root replacement. He also explored the setting for minimally invasive aortic root surgery, tricuspid AV (moderate AR) with severe root dilation, and bicuspid AV (severe AR) with moderate root dilation. 🔗https://ow.ly/Mkk150UlYRw #CTSurgery