ISMICS 2025 | How I Trained Over Half the World's Robotic 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, Dr. L. Wiley Nifong, Privette Distinguished Professor, Director of Robotic Surgery, and Codirector of Structural Heart at the East Carolina Heart Institute in North Carolina, USA, delivered a presentation titled "How I Trained Over Half the World's Robotic Surgeons." He discussed the milestone of performing the first robotic mitral valve repair in the United States, sharing his insights ad experiences while conducting this procedure and footage of the operation. Dr. Nifong also explored the importance of surgical teamwork, lessons he has learned throughout his career, key components of a successful program, the significance of building relationships with industry, and simulation training.  

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