Content from the Journal of the American Neurological Surgeons.
At the 2023 Innovation, Technologies, and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular/Vascular Surgery (ISMICS) annual meeting in late May, President Vinod Thourani made the keynote speech on mental health and collaboration among cardiothoracic surgeons. He spoke on the benefits of developing mental immunity in fostering innovation. Dr. Thourani is the Bernie Marcus Chairman of the Department…
This is the eleventh session of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, held in January 2023. It includes talks from five global experts discussing minimization of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Impact on Education Program and Training for Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery by Isabelle Opitz Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery:…
As a part of Session 11 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Hiroyuki Oizumi of Tokyo, Japan, presented on multiplex subsegmentectomies. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full…
As a part of Session 11 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Shun-Ichi Watanabe of Tokyo, Japan, presented the advantages of subsegmentectomies over wedge resections. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of…
As a part of Session 11 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Tim Batchelor of London, United Kingdom, presented on the possibility of segmentectomy as an outpatient procedure. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material…
As a part of Session 11 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Stephen Cassivi of Rochester, United States, presented on shortening delays from diagnosis to treatment in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors…
As a part of Session 11 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Isabelle Opitz of Zurich, Switzerland, presented on the impact on education programming and training for minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors…
Cardiac hydatid cysts are very rarely encountered, with a frequency of 0.01 percent to 2 percent of all cases of human hydatidosis. This video discusses the surgical management of a case of cardiac hydatid cyst. The Patient The patient is a 37-year-old male. He presented with complains of chest pain and shortness of breath for…
This video presents a case of primary sutureless repair of obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) in a neonate. The patient is a full-term, 3.1 kg male neonate who was transferred to this center with possible diagnosis of TAPVC. He presented in extremis with cardiogenic shock and multisystem organ failure (MSOF). A chest X-ray…
Malfunctioning mechanical valve prosthesis because of hypomobility of the mobile elements usually needs to be treated with the surgical redo. Re-redo surgery to replace a mechanical composite aortic root is often a challenging undertaking. This subset of patients represents a challenge for every surgeon because of the presence of cardio-pericardial adhesions, the surgical-related difficulties, and…
This is the tenth session of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, held in January 2023. It includes talks from four global experts discussing advanced technologies for endoluminal surgery. An Introduction to Upcoming Technologies for Thoracic Surgery by Alan Sihoe Advanced Technologies for Endoluminal Surgery: Robotic Endoscopy by…
As a part of Session 10 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Patrick Bagan of Argenteuil, France, presented on new robots as an advanced technology for endoluminal surgery. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material…
As a part of Session 10 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Alexander Kern presented on articulated instruments as an advanced technology for endoluminal surgery. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of…
As a part of Session 10 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Janani Reisenauer of Rochester, USA, presented on articulated instruments as an advanced technology for endoluminal surgery. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material…
As a part of Session 10 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Alan Sihoe of Hong Kong presented an introduction to upcoming technologies for thoracic surgery. For more from Dr. Sihoe, view his CTSNet Guest Editor Series on segmentectomy for lung cancer. Disclaimer The information and views…
Cross-cultural care is more important than ever in an increasingly divided world, but understanding how to implement this kind of responsible care is a complex endeavor. In this interview, conducted by CTSNet Global Senior Editor Emily Farkas at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, surgeon-scientist Loretta Erhunmwunsee shares stories and…
