Content from the Journal of the American Neurological Surgeons.
Cardiac surgeons frequently encounter transposition of the great arteries (TGA) and total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC). Coexisting transposition of the TGA and TAPVC is a rare combination, with the infracardiac variety being even rarer. So far, only seven cases have been described in literature with combined infracardiac TAPVC and TGA, with only one case…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. In this video, the authors discuss the surgical repair of post-infarction ventricular septal defects (VSD) using a double patch sandwich technique with simultaneous left ventricular (LV) aneurysmal repair. Patient 1 was a 60-year-old male with…
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. L.…
In March 2025, the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland held its annual meeting, bringing together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss the latest advancements in technologies and techniques. Watch for more SCTS 2025 videos in the coming weeks. At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain…
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is increasingly becoming a standard approach for the treatment of various cardiac pathologies. Minimally invasive techniques are well established for isolated procedures such as mitral and/or tricuspid valve repair, aortic valve replacement (1), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) (2), particularly when involving the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to the…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. This video shows the technique for harvesting the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) through a left minithoracotomy using thoracoscopic assistance. The authors recommend using a 30-degree or zero-degree scope and a retractor kit. The procedure…
Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital lung malformation characterized by non-functioning lung tissue with a systemic arterial supply, usually from the aorta. Surgical removal is indicated to prevent infection, bleeding, and other complications. This video presents the case of a 39-year-old patient with intralobar pulmonary sequestration in the right lower lobe, identified by imaging showing…
Introduction Mitral regurgitation is a common valvular heart disease that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. This case report describes the surgical management of severe mitral regurgitation in a patient with polycystic kidney disease and an anomalous right coronary artery. Case Presentation A 53-year-old male patient with a medical background of…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. This video demonstrates a surgical technique for repairing truncus arteriosus type 1. The procedure is a modification of the Barbero-Marcial technique (1) and utilizes the right atrial appendage (RAA) to reconstruct the neo-pulmonary valve.…
The French lobectomy is a standardized robotic technique designed to improve reproducibility and enhance educational value in thoracic surgical training. Based on five anatomical exposure and dissection zones, the technique structures the procedure in a systematic and teachable format. An objective structured assessment scale has also been developed to accompany the technique, allowing for step-by-step…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a chronic degenerative process in the fibrous skeleton of the mitral valve annulus, which adds technical complexity to the mitral valve replacement procedure. Careful assessment of MAC severity using multimodality…
In this CTSNet Guest Editor Series, Coronary Arterial Anomalies—Pediatric and Adult Congenital, congenital surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Professor Sameh Said invited both pediatric and adult cardiac surgeons from around the world to contribute clinical videos on various coronary arterial anomalies and different surgical techniques that are used to manage them. Due to the large number of…
The case involved a 69-year-old patient who presented with acute myocardial infarction. Catheterization showed triple vessel disease with an occluded right coronary artery (RCA). An intra-aortic balloon pump was placed. Emergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was performed, and drug-eluting stents were successfully placed. Echocardiography showed reduced heart function with a large ischemic ventricular septal defect…
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. Introduction Minimally invasive surgery is gaining increasing acceptance supported by technological advancements that are progressively applied in the healthcare sector. Virtual reality (VR) simulator training has become an essential part of training for young surgeons,…
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, leading surgeons…
In March 2025, the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland held its annual meeting, bringing together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss the latest advancements in technologies and techniques. Watch for more SCTS 2025 videos in the coming weeks. At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain…
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