RA Pneumonectomy With Bronchoplasty Post Chemo/IO: An Interview With Edward Kim

This interview features the thoracic winner of the 2025 CTSNet Instructional Video Competition. Watch the winning videos and all other competition entries.   

CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Edward Kim, a cardiothoracic surgery resident at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, about his winning video, “Robot-Assisted Intrapericardial Pneumonectomy With Bronchoplasty and Thymic Flap Post Neoadjuvant Chemo/IO.” They discussed the case details, highlighted key features of the video, and deemphasized the importance of team briefings before complex procedures. Dr. Kim also discussed his professional experiences, what qualities define a good mentor, and his preparation for future cases.  

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