welcomes you to the new, improved website!CTSNet is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Instructional Video Competition, which highlights outstanding instructional videos that inspire and expand the skill sets of cardiothoracic surgeons and interprofessional teams worldwide.
This year’s submissions were truly exceptional, showcasing remarkable talent and innovation. CTSNet is excited to feature all video submissions in the coming weeks. Congratulations to the winning surgeons for their outstanding videos, and a heartfelt thank you to all participants!
Stay tuned to view the complete playlist of submissions from the 2026 Instructional Video Competition on the CTSNet YouTube channel, coming soon.
First Place
RATS Extended Left Upper Lobectomy With Intrapericardial Vascular Control and Bronchoplasty
By Luis Filipe Azenha, Alessia Caputo, Ilies Bouabdallah
Second Place
ROK Procedure for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
By Zain Khalpey
Third Place
By Aleksandr Aleksandrov, Tamer Ghazy, Ardawan Julian Rastan
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