ISMICS 2026 | Cardiac Session—Intraoperative Pearls and Pitfalls

This cardiac session features leading surgeon Mario Castillo-Sang presenting on intraoperative pearls and pitfalls at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.

CTSNet Senior Editor—Cardiac Dr. Castillo-Sang, the Surgical Director of Mitral Valve and Heart Failure Therapies at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky, USA, delivered a presentation titled “Intraoperative Pearls and Pitfalls: Optimizing Aortic and Mitral Valve Exposure.” He discussed endoscopic aortic valve replacement (AVR) exposure and endoscopic mitral valve repair/replacement (MVR/r) exposure, demonstrating both with procedural footage.

This presentation concluded with a panel Q&A.

The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery brought together professionals to analyze and share knowledge on minimally invasive techniques. Watch for more ISMICS 2026 videos in the coming weeks.

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