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In this top-notch interview, Cristina Ruiz Segria, CTSNet Senior Editor—Clinical Care Providers and nurse practitioner at James Cook University Hospital, UK, speaks with Professor Julie Sanders, Professor of Cardiovascular Care at King’s College London, UK, about cardiovascular disease research priorities in women. They discuss the project Beating Bias, focusing on its objectives, funding and collaboration,…
This video demonstrates video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomies, providing step-by-step instructional videos that dissect important structures in a library format, organized by each specific lobe. 1. Left Upper Lobectomy A left upper lobectomy began with the dissection of the superior pulmonary vein. A ring forceps was used to safely pass behind the pulmonary vein. A 6…
Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, and severe cases may require operative correction to improve both physiological and cosmetic outcomes. The authors present the case of a 16-year-old male with severe symmetric pectus excavatum and a Haller index of 5.4 who underwent correction using a modified double-bar Pectus Up technique. Preoperative…
The authors present a video demonstrating the double-inclusion Ross technique in a 36-year-old patient with severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, aortopathy, and a significant mismatch between the aortic anulus/left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) and the pulmonary autograft. Considering the mismatch and aneurysmal aorta, downsizing of the annulus and LVOT was performed to create appropriate media…
Bronchogenic cysts are congenital foregut malformations that commonly arise within the mediastinum. Surgical resection is recommended due to risks of infection, compression of adjacent structures, and potential complications. Minimally invasive thoracoscopic approaches have become the preferred method for resection. This video demonstrates the uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) resection of a large posterior mediastinal bronchogenic…
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare but critical congenital anomaly that typically presents in infancy with myocardial ischemia and left ventricular dysfunction. Early surgical correction is essential and aims to establish a dual coronary system. In this video, the authors demonstrate the repair through direct aortic implantation (1, 2,…
This video demonstrates the feasibility and step-by-step technique of performing a Bentall procedure through a right axillary minithoracotomy in an adult patient with aortic root aneurysm and aortic valve disease. Cardiopulmonary bypass was established via femoral cannulation, and a 5–6 cm right axillary incision was used to access the ascending aorta and root with soft-tissue…
A variety of mechanical circulatory support strategies are available to treat cardiogenic shock with left ventricular failure. Current theory suggests that direct left ventricular unloading should be superior to other strategies. However, these theoretical frameworks have flaws, and clinical data do not consistently support this concept. The authors discuss these issues and propose a middle…
At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief, Joel Dunning, a cardiothoracic surgeon at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, UK, engaged in a discussion with Dr. Joseph Coselli, Executive Vice-Chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, the Cullen Foundation Endowed Chair, and a Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine,…
At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting, leading surgeons presented on minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Dr. Ranjit Deshpande, a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at King’s College Hospital and Cleveland Clinic, London, UK, delivered a presentation titled “Multi Valve Surgery Through Minimal Access Approach: Who, When, and How?” He discussed mitral…
This video discusses the three pillars of precision medicine in cardiogenic shock and the latest research. First, machine learning phenotyping can identify distinct and biologically meaningful subgroups within the heterogeneous shock population. Second, causal-inference machine learning reveals real treatment-effect heterogeneity across temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) devices, allowing surgeons to predict benefits at the level…
This segment provides an overview of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO), including its mission, membership benefits, leadership structure, and role in advancing the science and technology of artificial organs, organ support systems, and related therapies. Attendees will also receive an introduction to the ASAIO Annual Conference, highlighting scientific sessions, networking opportunities, industry…
A 56-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion and intermittent back pain. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest demonstrated a markedly dilated main pulmonary artery measuring 7 x 6 cm, consistent with a giant pulmonary artery aneurysm. Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed severe aneurysmal dilation of the pulmonary artery, severe…
A 28-year-old female initially presented in 2022 with a persistent cough. Computed tomography (CT) imaging demonstrated features consistent with pulmonary sarcoidosis, which was subsequently confirmed by bronchoscopic biopsy. She was evaluated for lung transplantation and subsequently listed under the super-urgent category. Her past medical history was unremarkable. As part of the preoperative assessment, CT imaging…
Surgical repair of anomalous left coronary artery from the right pulmonary artery is indicated once diagnosed, especially in infants presenting with severe ventricular dysfunction, with or without mitral regurgitation or myocardial ischemia. Case Presentation A 4-month-old male infant (6.3 kg) presented with heart failure symptoms. Preoperative transthoracic echocardiography showed: Hyperechoic mitral papillary muscle Dilated left…
The authors present a case of reoperative settings using a minimally invasive approach in an 11-year-old girl with a complex congenital heart defect. The procedure consisted of pulmonary valve replacement via a left anterior minithoracotomy in the second intercostal space, indicated for severe pulmonary valve insufficiency. The patient was born with a complex congenital heart…
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