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UPMC's Danielle Ladie, MD, transplant surgeon and vice chair of the Department of Surgery at UPMC Harrisburg, performed a robotic nephrectomy in February 2024 to remove the living donor’s kidney for the transplant, using the multiport robotic surgery system, da Vinci Xi® by Intuitive. The UPMC Transplant Program at UPMC Harrisburg is the first program in central Pennsylvania to use this robotic system. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/duN4JPha

Meet Dr. Antonio Lassaletta, a board-certified and fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon. Dr. Lassaletta provides patients with expertise in general thoracic surgery, complex surgery of the lung and chest, robotic thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery, and upper abdominal surgery. With a passion for minimally invasive and robotic techniques, he is committed to providing cutting-edge, patient-centered care for the wide range of thoracic disorders and diseases including lung cancer, benign lung disease, esophageal cancer, GERD and hiatal hernias, and esophageal motility disorders using new technologies and ever smaller incisions: https://bit.ly/3X8WV4l

A Debate Worth Exploring: Does Surgery Help Mesothelioma Patients? The role of surgery in treating mesothelioma has been a topic of intense discussion following the MARS2 clinical trial led by Dr. Eric Lim in the UK. The trial concluded that surgery may harm mesothelioma patients, challenging traditional practices and igniting a strong reaction, particularly among US surgeons who dispute these findings. To provide clarity, the article "A Perspective on the MARS2 Trial" brings together leading voices on both sides of this critical debate. Dr. Lim and his UK colleagues present their case, supported by some US experts, while prominent US and European surgeons counter with arguments emphasizing the potential benefits of surgery. The article provides a balanced platform for both perspectives. Readers can make informed decisions about this complex issue by engaging with this evidence and expert debate. 🗒️Lim, E., Opitz, I., Woodard, G., Bueno, R., de Perrot, M., Flores, R., ... & Pass, H. (2025). A Perspective on the MARS2 Trial. Journal of Thoracic Oncology. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2024.12.014

Marking a milestone in medical technology, UPMC Williamsport recently celebrated its 5,000th surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, a soft tissue robot for minimally invasive procedures for services including gynecology, urology, general and acute care surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, orthopaedics, and pulmonology. Robotics systems like da Vinci enhance a surgeon’s ability to perform complex procedures with improved visualization and dexterity and because they’re minimally invasive, are less traumatic on the patient helping reduce recovery time, scarring, and surgical site pain. The da Vinci System, which came to UPMC Williamsport in 2011, is one of three robotic surgery systems offered at UPMC Williamsport, including Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy for lung biopsy and VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for total knee replacement.

ROBOTIC LIVER SURGERY CLOSE TO MAJOR VASCULAR PEDICLES https://lnkd.in/gNbF-G-f

Dr. Larkin Daniels recently joined Lenise Ligon on Fox10 New's Making Rounds to discuss robotic thoracic surgery and the impact it can have on chest surgeries, including lung cancer procedures. Mobile Infirmary's thoracic surgery program has cared for more than 900 patients since its inception. Robotic thoracic surgery offers patients reduced risk of complications, and smaller incisions, leading to faster recovery times. Dr. Larkin Daniels is a board-certified surgeon in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. He serves as the director for the Thoracic Oncology Program at Mobile Infirmary. He is a regional leader in specialty. He performed the first thoracoscopic lobectomy in Alabama in 2002 as well as the first robotic lung resection in the Gulf Coast Region in 2011. Also in 2011, he established a robotic thoracic surgery program at Mobile Infirmary, making it the only one of its kind in Southern Alabama. Learn more at infirmaryhealth.org.

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our research from our Vascular Surgery Research Group at Fundación Cardioinfantil! We are immensely proud of the dedication of our team in advancing vascular surgery knowledge. Special thanks to our mentors Dr. Sebastian Gomez Galan, and Dr. Juan Guillermo Barrera Carvajal. And the work team Camilo Polania, Lina María Sanabria Arévalo, Julián Miguel Corso Ramírez. 🔍 Abstract Overview: This study delves into the optimal surgical strategies for patients facing both coronary artery disease (CAD) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with surgical indication and requiring open surgical approaches. By analyzing outcomes in low and moderate cardiac surgical risk patients, our research aims to shed light on whether one-stage or two-stage elective surgeries are more beneficial in such cases. 📊 Key Findings: Among the intriguing findings, our study revealed that while one-stage surgery showed promising outcomes for patients with low cardiac surgical risk, two-stage surgeries may offer viable alternatives, especially in cases of asymptomatic AAA. Accurate patient selection plays a pivotal role on the strategy selection. 🌍 Implications: These findings carry significant implications, particularly for addressing healthcare challenges in low and middle-income countries. By presenting evidence-based insights, we hope to contribute to the advancement of surgical practices worldwide.

Excited to share our latest publication in JTCVS Techniques (American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)! We present the first reported use of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging for real-time intraoperative visualization of an intramural left anterior descending (LAD) artery during robotic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). By integrating near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging, we successfully identified the precise anatomical course of the intramural LAD, enabling robotic-assisted revascularization while avoiding sternotomy. This approach significantly reduced surgical complexity, minimized operative time, and facilitated rapid postoperative recovery. Our findings highlight the potential of ICG-NIRF imaging to enhance precision in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, particularly in cases where standard angiography provides limited clarity. Videos and more information on this to come—stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/gUGEDDXD Ujjawal Kumar Feras Khaliel Tyler Phillips American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

Craniotomy? Craniectomy? Isn't it all just brain surgery? Well, no, not really! Learn more about our different neurosurgical procedures in the latest Cancerwise article from Neurosurgery!

How do you stay informed and up to date as a cardiac surgeon❓ 👉the easy way to do it: Cardiac surgery reviewed summarizes the most relevant publications every year for the last decade‼️ 👉find out the latest review of 2023! https://lnkd.in/eUA_YX58