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CTSNet is proud to present a video series curated by Husam Balkhy, MD, President of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS). In this series, Dr. Balkhy presents totally endoscopic cardiac surgery procedures from the University of Chicago, covering topics including coronary bypass, mitral valve repair, adult congenital, arrythmia, aortic valve surgeries,…
At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, renowned surgical experts gathered to discuss the latest developments and techniques in coronary surgery. Watch for more ICC 2024 videos in the coming weeks. At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, Dr. David Taggart delivered a presentation on “Maintaining CABG as a Gold Standard In 2024.” He explained three…
Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors that most commonly occur singularly in otherwise normal individuals. Multiple schwannomas in a single patient are most often seen in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), but several recent reports suggest that schwannomatosis may also be a distinct clinical entity (1). Most patients have peripheral nerve tumors presenting with pain, and…
At the 2024 Women in Thoracic Surgery Inaugural Annual Conference, CTSNet interviewed some of the most accomplished women in cardiothoracic surgery from around the globe. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting. At the first annual Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) meeting, CTSNet had the opportunity to speak with some of the leading women in cardiothoracic…
This video presents the case of a 42-year-old female who had previously undergone two tricuspid valve replacement surgeries due to infective endocarditis in 2003 and 2016. This third 3D tricuspid valve replacement, performed totally endoscopically via the periareolar approach is the first case of its kind in Ukraine. The authors describe the details of the steps and…
In this video, Dr. Vince Gaudiani uses a pig heart to provide hints and tips on how best to perform a mitral valve replacement. He began by making an incision in the anterior leaflet taking care not to excise it. Instead, he used it to pull down the annulus so he could place the first…
At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, renowned surgical experts gathered to discuss the latest developments and techniques in coronary surgery. Watch for more ICC 2024 videos in the coming weeks. At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, Dr. Marisa Cevasco delivered a presentation on “How I Use the Impella for On-Pump CABG in…
Minimally invasive thoracic approaches are usually not recommended in redo procedures when severe adhesions are expected. However, in cases involving complex adhesions of the apex of the chest, particularly with vascular structures, the authors believe that the robotic approach may offer a better surgical view and a provide a safer dissection strategy (1). This video…
The chest was opened, and a self-retaining retractor was placed for adequate exposure. The aorta was exposed, and the patient was administered 300 units/kg of heparin. Venous cannulation utilized a long dual-stage 25 Fr or 29 Fr cannula, which was passed over a guidewire and directed into the right atrium with TEE guidance. If the…
An interview with Dr. Marko Turina, a renowned figure in cardiothoracic surgery who has made transformative contributions to the field. As a pioneer in valve repair techniques and a visionary leader in academic surgery, his insights bridge decades of innovation and clinical excellence. This discussion not only provides invaluable lessons for aspiring surgeons but offers…
This video demonstrates the case of a 48-year-old man who had a Mitral valve repair in 2014 and then presented again six years later with mitral regurgitation. After discussion, the patient chose to have a mitral valve replacement. The procedure began with right femoral vein cannulation and direct aortic cannulation, and the IVC and SVC…
At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, renowned surgical experts gathered to discuss the latest developments and techniques in coronary surgery. Watch for more ICC 2024 videos in the coming weeks. At the 10th Annual International Coronary Congress, Dr. Piroze M. Davierwala delivered a presentation on “How to Harvest BITA via Thoracotomy.” He explained…
A 17-year-old boy from a semi-extinct tribe of Chhattisgarh, India, presented to the NIMS EMD with a chest injury caused by an arrow that penetrated the right lateral side of his chest. He had been injured the previous day while playing in the jungle. The arrow was jutting from the third intercoastal space. An ECG…
At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting. At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes spoke with Dr. Gianluca Torregrossa about the use of robotic systems in treating coronary artery…
Introduction This is the case of a 54-year-old woman who presented with progressive breathlessness. Diagnostic workup revealed an unruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) originating from the right coronary sinus, causing significant right ventricular outflow tract obstruction (RVOTO). The aneurysm was associated with thrombus formation and calcification at the aortic commissures and the ostium of…
This video demonstrates the case of an 84-year-old woman who had previously undergone aortic valve replacement and CABG x 3, and who then developed severe mitral valve regurgitation. All the grafts were left sided, and the right ventricle was stuck to the back of the sternum on the CT scan. The femoral artery and vein…
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