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VATS Resection of a 10-Centimeter Mediastinal Mass With Subxiphoid Removal

September 14, 2026 | Joel Dunning

This video shows the successful removal of a 10 cm anterior mediastinal mass. Initially, a sternotomy was considered due to the significant size of the mass. However, a camera was inserted into the chest to...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 178: Managing the Left Subclavian Artery

October 29, 2026 | Joel Dunning

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Luca Di Marco, a cardiac surgeon in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Bologna University Hospital, Italy, about...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 177: Expert Consensus Document on LVRS for Emphysema

October 15, 2026 | Joel Dunning

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with David Waller, Chair of the EACTS Emphysema Taskforce and Director of the EACTS Fundamentals Course in Thoracic Surgery, about...

JANS Article

EACTS Expert Consensus Document on Lung Volume Reduction for Emphysema

October 15, 2026 | Joel Dunning

This expert consensus document addresses lung volume reduction (LVR) for emphysema, including surgical and endobronchial approaches for appropriately selected patients. It provides guidance on patient selection, techniques, risks, transplantation considerations,...

JANS Article

Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery

October 15, 2026 | Joel Dunning

This article summarizes the surgical treatment of Pope Leo XIV, who was recently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. Surgeons performed a uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. The surgery team reported...

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Master Class: The Abramson Technique With Horacio Abramson and Joel Dunning

January 23, 2026 | Horacio Abramson…

In this series, CTSNet invites top cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions about important topics in the field of CT surgery by examining specific cases...

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The Ross Procedure in Adult Patients: An Interview With Drs. Vojacek and Ouzounian

January 22, 2026 | Joel Dunning

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In this phenomenal interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Drs. Jan Vojacek, a cardiac surgeon in the department of cardiac surgery at University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, and...

Podcast

The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 141: The Ross Procedure in Adult Patients

January 22, 2026 | Joel Dunning

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Drs. Jan Vojacek, a cardiac surgeon in the department of cardiac surgery at University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic,...

JANS Article

Redefining Success in Cardiac Surgery in Africa: Aligning Training, Patient Profiles, and Outcomes

January 22, 2026 | Joel Dunning

This article highlights the importance of redefining success in cardiac surgery by aligning training, patient demographics, and outcomes with the unique challenges faced in Africa. By advocating for context-specific strategies...

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Measuring the Wrong Parameters—JCOG0802: An Interview With Michael Lanuti

January 15, 2026 | Michael Lanuti…

In this fascinating interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Michael Lanuti, Director of Thoracic Oncology in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 140: Measuring the Wrong Parameters—JCOG0802

January 15, 2026 | Joel Dunning

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This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Michael Lanuti, Director of Thoracic Oncology in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and an...

JANS Article

ARISE III Trial of Gore Ascending Stent Graft Begins Enrollment

January 15, 2026 | Joel Dunning

The first patient implantation of the investigational Gore Ascending Stent Graft in the ARISE III trial for treating acute type A dissections in high-risk surgical patients has been announced. The...

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Why Segmentectomy Is Better Than Lobectomy: An Interview With Gavin Wright

January 8, 2026 | A/Prof Gavin Wright…

In this remarkable interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian spoke with Dr. Gavin Wright, thoracic surgeon and Director of Surgical Oncology at...