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In this remarkable interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Kenneth Liao, professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support at Baylor College of Medicine, about performing the world’s first adult robotic heart surgery in the United States using a subxiphoid approach. They discuss the details of…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. The anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (RCA) from the left sinus has an incidence of 0.33 percent. More cases are being identified as a result of increasing imaging screening. When intervention is required,…
This video demonstrates the surgical repair of a ruptured right coronary artery aneurysm. A 62-year-old man with hypertension presented with an acute onset of chest pain and was hemodynamically stable. His ischemic work-up was negative, but a computed tomography angiography (CTA) showed a right coronary artery aneurysm with hemopericardium. Coronary angiography showed a sufficient posterior…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. This video presents the case of a 23-year-old female, height 158 cm, weight 54 kg, and BMI 21.63, who experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath after activity for more than two months. On physical…
The video details a surgical technique for permanent pacemaker implantation in a pediatric patient diagnosed with congenital complete heart block (CCHB) of maternal lupus origin. A left posterolateral thoracotomy with muscle sparing was performed for pericardial access. Bipolar epicardial leads were positioned in the left atrium and ventricle to optimize cardiac synchrony and mitigate desynchrony-related…
In the final installment of the CTSNet Guest Editor Series, Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support, congenital and pediatric surgeon Sandeep Sainathan was joined by accomplished pediatric surgeons from around the world for a panel discussion on the surgical aspects of pediatric mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cardiac transplantation or recovery of cardiac function. Dr. Sainathan…
Case Presentation This video presents the case of a 6-year-old female with a history of a larger posterior muscular ventricular septal defect and a previous placement of a pulmonary artery band at six weeks of age. Six years later, the patient was experiencing exercise intolerance and exhibiting signs of progressive cyanosis. A preoperative transesophageal echocardiogram demonstrated a…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. Mitral annular disjunction (MAD) is a structural abnormality characterized by the separation of the mitral valve annulus from the left atrial wall and the top of the left ventricular myocardium. MAD is frequently associated with…
This video features Dr. Vince Gaudiani demonstrating the technique he uses for removing a left atrial myxoma. He performed a mini upper sternotomy and then highlighted how important it was to avoid any manipulations of the heart until the heart was cross-clamped to prevent any debris from being displaced and embolized. Once cross-clamped, cardioplegia was…
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) techniques have transformed the treatment of aortic root and aortic valve disease, providing an important alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement. A paradigm shift toward the preservation of the native aortic valve has gained popularity as the result of its various advantages, including improved patient survival and a reduced incidence…
In May 2025, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery brought together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss and share knowledge on minimally invasive techniques. Watch for more ISMICS 2025 videos in the coming weeks. At the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, Dr. Juan…
Currently in its 32nd year, the Birmingham Review Course is the longest-running course in the cardiothoracic specialty. The 2025 course promises an immersive learning experience featuring didactic lectures and interactive seminars on cardiac and thoracic topics, along with opportunities to engage with an international faculty. The 2025 Birmingham Review Course will take place from September…
The Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club is dedicated to raising global awareness of the benefits of endoscopic cardiac surgery among patients, surgeons, and industry partners. Stay tuned for more ECSC videos in the coming weeks. At the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Meeting 2024, Dr. Frank Van Praet, chair of cardiac surgery and codirector at the Cardiovascular Center…
This article is part of CTSNet’s Guest Editor Series, Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support. Congenital and pediatric surgeon Dr. Sandeep Sainathan invited accomplished pediatric surgeons from around the world to contribute clinical videos on the surgical aspects of pediatric mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cardiac transplantation or recovery of cardiac function. The Impella 5.5 device…
This article is part of CTSNet’s Guest Editor Series, Insights Into Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support. Congenital and pediatric surgeon Dr. Sandeep Sainathan invited accomplished pediatric surgeons from around the world to contribute clinical videos on the surgical aspects of pediatric mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cardiac transplantation or recovery of cardiac function. Introduction Mechanical circulatory support…
In this outstanding interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Todd Rosengart, professor and chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, about his team performing the world’s first adult robotic heart surgery in the United States. They discuss postoperative outcomes and the 100-day follow-up appointment, the…
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