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This is the fifth session of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, held in January 2023. It includes talks from two experts from the United States and France discussing planification and visualization of anatomy. The Benefit of 3D Modelization and 3D Printing for Planification and Visualization of Anatomy…
As a part of Session 5 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Agathe Seguin-Givelet, France presented on her team’s mixed reality visualization tool for planning and simulation. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and…
As a part of Session 5 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Stephen Cassivi of Rochester, USA presented on the benefits of 3D modeling and printing for planification and visualization of anatomy. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and…
CTSNet is excited to announce the winner of the 2022 Resident Video Competition, Ryan Azarrafiy. His submission, “Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Decannulation Technique in the Awake, Spontaneously Breathing Patient,” provides a step-by-step guide to ECMO decannulation, taking care to avoid air embolus. Watch Dr. Azarrafiy’s discuss his winning video with competition judge Marjan Jahangiri, who…
This is the winning video in the 8th Annual Resident Video Competition. Watch the author’s interview with competition judge Marjan Jahangiri. This video describes the authors’ institution’s preferred decannulation technique in the awake, spontaneously breathing patient on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). The case involves a twenty-nine-year-old man with a past medical history of…
April was a newsworthy month in the cardiothoracic surgery world. The most popular content last month included news on aortic aneurysm outcomes, a guest editor series from Gry Dahle, the relaunch of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, and more. 1. JANS: Fate of the Unoperated Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm—Three-Decade Experience from the Aortic Institute at Yale University…
During this Medtronic Global Grand Rounds discussion, listen as Vivek Rao, M.D., William Brinkman, M.D., Barbara Hamilton, M.D., Bo Yang, M.D. and Sarah Palmer, M.D., review aortic root replacement procedures, aortic root enlargement using the Y incision, and considerations for lifetime management of your patients. Disclaimer The information in this video is intended only for…
The following videos are a posthumous tribute to Dr. James Tweddell to demonstrate and share his innumerable contributions to the field of congenital heart surgery. This video is part of a larger effort to accurately illustrate how Dr. Tweddell fine-tuned his single-ventricle palliative procedures, amongst others. Stage I Palliation (SIP): Norwood with Sano (Right-Ventricle-to-Pulmonary-Artery Conduit)…
Jill Ley and Tara Bartley wrapped up their cardiothoracic nursing and allied health Guest Editor Series, “CONNECTING Patients, Clinicians, and Outstanding Cardiac Care Through Nursing and Allied Profesional Research,” by moderating a live webinar. Contributors to the series discussed their presentations as well as addressed broader cardiac health applications and questions from both the moderators and…
This is the third session of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer held in January 2023, including talks from four experts around the world discussing sublobar resection for pure GGO. Anatomical Segmentectomy or Wedge Resection for Pure GGO—Segmentectomy Anatomical Segmentectomy or Wedge Resection for Pure GGO—Wedge Resection SLR…
As a part of Session 3 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Rene Petersen of Copenhagen, Denmark presented on the ESTS recommendations for sublobar resection for pure GGO.
As a part of Session 3 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Alan Sihoe of Hong Kong presented on the question of lymph node clearance in sublobar resection for pure GGO.
As a part of Session 3 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Shun-Ichi Watanabe of Tokyo, Japan presented on the benefits of wedge resection for pure GGO. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and…
As a part of Session 3 of the 4th International Conference for Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer, Yaodong Zhou of Shanghai, China presented on the benefits of segmentectomy for pure GGO. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not…
CTSNet held a joint webinar with ERAS Cardiac Society on April 22, 2023 to provoke professional discussion on the topic, “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Improving Outcomes in Patients Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support.” This webinar was moderated by Daniel Engelman and Rawn Salenger of ERAS-CS and premiered two unique presentations from cardiovascular experts Edward Soltesz, MD…
The frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique allows for extensive aortic disease to be treated using a single procedure that combines open surgery with endovascular treatment. This technique has become increasingly popular in the last two decades as it eliminates the need for a second procedure and simplifies treatment for complex aortic pathology. Over the last…
