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Over the past decade, 3D printing has become a valuable adjunct for simulation and preoperative planning in congenital heart surgery (3). However, its broader adoption is often constrained by cost (3). The authors describe a pragmatic, low-cost pipeline that relies on open-source segmentation software and affordable consumer-grade printers while maintaining clinical utility. The program began…
This is the winning video from the 2025 CTSNet Resident Video Competition. Watch all entries into the competition, including the second and third place winners. Click here to watch Dr. Karan Shekar’s interview with CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning. Background Supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly characterized by the anomalous drainage of all pulmonary veins…
Introduction Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the bronchial tree is a rare pulmonary neoplasm, accounting for less than one percent of all lung malignancies (1–3). It typically arises from the submucosal glands of the tracheobronchial tree and is more frequently encountered in younger patients. Low-grade tumors usually present as centrally located endobronchial lesions and demonstrate excellent prognosis…
Introduction This video shows a clipless technique for internal thoracic artery harvesting during robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass. Patient Data A 49-year-old male presented to the authors with stable angina. Coronary angiography revealed double vessel disease involving the proximal left anterior descending artery (LAD) and circumflex artery. The Heart Team made the decision to proceed…
In this study, the authors aimed to demonstrate their new approach to mediastinal pathologies with CO₂ insufflation, showing how they preserved both phrenic nerves. In comparison to the uniportal subxphoid approach, the surgeons completely removed pericardial fatty tissue. Disclosure A Wolf brand imaging system was used. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org…
In this remarkable interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian spoke with Dr. Gavin Wright, thoracic surgeon and Director of Surgical Oncology at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, about his thoughts on the JCOG0802 trial and why he prefers segmentectomy over lobectomy. They discussed the findings of the JCOG0802 trial and compared it to the CALGB…
This video presents the case of a 65-year-old woman with a T2aN0M0 centrally located right upper lobe lung cancer. She had good performance status and excellent pulmonary function. Preoperative bronchoscopy demonstrated a tumor obstructing the right upper lobe bronchus with extension into the right main bronchus. The video begins following the removal of the station…
This video demonstrates a technique for performing minimally invasive, totally arterial coronary artery bypass grafting on a beating heart. The surgeons used a left-sided minithoracotomy (6-7 cm) in the fifth intercostal space. Thereafter, both internal thoracic arteries were harvested: the left one as an in situ graft and the right one to form a Y…
A 2.7 kg neonate who was born at 35 weeks’ gestation had a fetal diagnosis of double outlet right ventricle (DORV). He had repeated and prolonged cyanotic spells after birth, and attempts to open the ductus arteriosus with prostaglandins had failed. He required intubation and paralysis to prevent the repeated cyanotic spells. A decision was…
The surgical approach to tumors in the left secondary carina is complex due to their close proximity to the great vessels and the heart. The authors propose that the tumors in the left main bronchus can be divided into medial or lateral, depending on their relationship to the descending aorta, with the aorta being considered…
As 2025 comes to an end, the CTSNet editor team reflected on another year of incredible cardiothoracic content. The Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning and the senior editors handpicked a collection of top content, showcasing the most innovative, fascinating submissions of 2025. Discover the best articles, videos, and interviews of the year chosen by the CTSNet editorial…
Throughout the past year, CTSNet JANS editors have excelled in curating important and engaging cardiothoracic surgery journal articles and news. They have highlighted critical topics, including the first fully robotic heart transplant in the United States performed without opening the patient’s chest and bioprosthetic vs mechanical aortic valve replacement in patients 40 to 75 years…
This year, videos related to thoracic and congenital surgery on CTSNet showcased a diverse range of procedures, from step-by-step pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic disease to the Ross procedure using the right atrial appendage valve instead of a homograft. Continue reading for a brief recap of the most popular thoracic and congenital videos on CTSNet…
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ARCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary artery anomaly, accounting for less than 0.002 percent of all congenital heart defects. Unlike its more frequently encountered counterpart—anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA)—ARCAPA often remains undetected due to its frequently asymptomatic presentation, particularly in…
This year showcased an impressive variety of innovative clinical videos in cardiac surgery. The most popular videos covered a range of cardiac procedures, from robotic beating-heart totally endoscopic coronary bypass to how to perform an upper ministernotomy. Read on for a glance at each procedure and be sure to explore the complete catalog of cardiac…
CTSNet is proud to produce high-quality podcasts, including The Beat, The Atrium, and the recently added, The Cardiac Recovery Room. As the year ends, we’re highlighting the top podcast episodes from The Atrium and The Beat. However, be sure to check out the first two episodes of The Cardiac Recovery Room today! Keep reading to…
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