CTSNet / Cardiothoracic Surgery Network

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Professor Mark Redmond about the ROSS procedure at the 2024 Birmingham Review Course. They discuss the current status of the ROSS procedure, the evolution of this procedure, and its benefits. They also discuss the steps for a surgeon to become experienced enough to perform the ROSS procedure and how trainee techniques have changed. Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on rigid sternal fixation and enhanced recovery for opioid-free analgesia after cardiac surgery, long-term health outcomes of young patients with low complexity coronary disease, evaluation of the nonstapling bullectomy by manual suturing for young men with primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and risk factors and early outcomes associated with prolonged pleural effusion/chylothorax after pediatric cardiac surgery. In addition, Joel explores the Bedi-IMA buttress, transfer technique from femoro-jugular veno-venous ECMO to veno-pulmonary ECMO with a ProtekDuo cannula, and modified Lecompte combined with pulmonary valve replacement and reduction pulmonary arterioplasty for TOF/APV-like syndrome. He also shows a recent clip from Professor Enoch Akowuah and his colleagues about their first day in Ghana. Before closing, he highlights upcoming events in CT surgery. 🎧 📺 https://ow.ly/cF2O50UbRtP

"ISMICS 2024 | Robotic Mitral Surgery Update" | At the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2024, T. Sloane Guy presented “Robotic Mitral Surgery Update.” In his presentation, he discussed robotic mitral valve procedure growth, society involvement, and the evidence for robotic mitral valve repair. He also explored robotic mitral programs and endoscopic robotic mitral repair with no “working port.” 🔗https://ow.ly/fS0B50UcV8l #CTSurgery

Missed last week's ASAIO Journal webinar on non-LVAD and non-CRT device options in heart failure? The full recording is now available on CTSNet! Watch the presentations from Dr. Amit N. Vora and Dr. Ulrich P. Jorde as well as the lively discussion between the panelists with input from the audience Q&A! 📺https://ow.ly/BHPf50UbXwr

"Challenges Facing Cardiothoracic Surgery | An Interview With Professor Enoch Akowuah" | CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Professor Enoch Akowuah about the challenges facing cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss the importance of clinical trials, the best aortic valve replacement technique, and the vision for the future of cardiothoracic surgery. They also discuss how to improve the specialty, what changes are needed in training, and the great part about being a member of a national society. 🔗https://ow.ly/wgUe50Ub8qu #CTSurgery

"Principles of Complex Mitral Valve Repair: An Exploration With Leonard Lee and Vince Gaudiani" | This much-watch discussion is the ultimate video in Vince Gaudiani’s mitral valve repair series. In this video, cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Vince Gaudiani and Dr. Leonard Lee, Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, examine the anatomy and physiology of the mitral valve in the context of a complex mitral valve repair. They combine their years of surgery and teaching experience to explain and discuss essential principles of mitral valve repair, including the fundamental principle of mitral valve repair. 🔗https://ow.ly/q3nX50Uai2M #CTSurgery

"ESTS 2024 | Drawing Before Complex Tubeless Uniportal VATS/RATS" | At the 2024 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting, Shuben Li delivered a presentation on “Drawing Before Complex Tubeless Uniportal VATS/RATS.” He discussed the factors of drawing, drawing for complex uniportal VATS/RATS, and limitations of traditional intubated U-VATS. He also discussed tubeless RATS tracheal reconstruction, traditional intubated carinal reconstruction, and tubeless RATS carinal reconstruction. 🔗https://ow.ly/yMyv50U9vNT #CTSurgery

"ISMICS 2024 | Presidential Address" | At the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2024, President Nikolaus Bonaros presented “A Piece Is Missing in the Jigsaw.” In his presentation, he explains what he means by using the jigsaw metaphor and what are the missing pieces in the cardiothoracic jigsaw puzzle. He also explores the importance of finding a mentor and tips for going from novice to master in cardiothoracic surgery. 🔗https://ow.ly/p1Nx50U85Os #CTSurgery

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Professor Enoch Akowuah about challenges facing cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss the importance of clinical trials, the best aortic valve replacement technique, and the vision for the future of cardiothoracic surgery. They also discuss how to improve the specialty, what changes are needed in training, and the great part about being a member of a national society. Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on better survival with lobectomy versus sublobar resection in patients with hypermetabolic c-stage IA lung cancer on positron emission tomography/computed tomography, right anterior minithoracotomy approach for aortic valve replacement, clinical and financial outcomes of pulmonary resection for lung cancer in safety net hospitals, and the 10 commandments for proximal anastomosis during CABG. In addition, Joel celebrates the winners of the 2024 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition: “How to Perform MIDCAB Using BIMA,” “Mitral Valve Replacement and Coronary Revascularization Via the Left Anterior Minithoracotomy,” and “The Mitral Patch Technique for Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC).” He also discusses a recent interview with professor and surgeon Dr. Shaf Keshavjee. Before closing, he shares upcoming events in CT surgery. 🎧 📺 https://ow.ly/yiPb50U74AK

"Robotic Fellowship | An Interview With Jean-Marc Baste and Isabelle Opitz" | At the 2024 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Jean-Marc Baste and Isabelle Opitz about their robotic fellowship program. They provided a brief overview of the program, the plans for next year’s fellowship, and details on how to apply for this opportunity. Joel also spoke with some of the surgeons who completed this fellowship program and discussed what they learned and why they loved this program. 🔗https://ow.ly/38Nl50U6o97 #CTSurgery

Residents, enjoy a little friendly competition for recognition and a cash prize while you showcase your skills, techniques, and creativity in cardiothoracic surgery. The CTSNet 10th Annual Resident Video Competition is accepting submissions until December 27, 2024. All qualifying entries will be featured on CTSNet and eligible to compete for the top prize! Submit your clinical video now. 🔗https://ow.ly/6n6P50U6cM7 #RVC #Submit #CTSNet