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CTSNet Summarized—Editors’ Picks 2025

January 1, 2026 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

As 2025 comes to an end, the CTSNet editor team reflected on another year of incredible cardiothoracic content. The Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning and the senior editors handpicked a collection of top content, showcasing the most...

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MICS and Robotic-Assisted Surgery: A Roundtable Discussion With the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club

December 20, 2025 | Mario Castillo-SangBronze ContributorBronze Commentor

In this roundtable, cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes spoke with the board members of the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons (ECS) Club about minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic...

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Case of the Month: Cardiac Complications 

December 12, 2025 | Leanne Harling (Ashrafian)Silver Contributor

Each month, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian spotlights unique surgical cases in cardiothoracic surgery through this Case of the Month series. For more videos in this series,...

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2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition

December 1, 2025 | Lorena Montes

CTSNet is pleased to present the top 10 videos from the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition. These exceptional presentations will be showcased along with a recorded roundtable discussion...

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Minimally Invasive Approaches in Complex Cardiac Procedures: An Interview With Oleksandr Babliak

November 27, 2025 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

At the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes conducted insightful interviews with leading cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more...

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The Evolution of Robotic Cardiac Surgery: An Interview With T. Sloane Guy

November 21, 2025 | Lorena Montes

At the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes conducted insightful interviews with leading cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more...

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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: An Interview With Patrick Perier

November 14, 2025 | Lorena Montes

At the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes conducted insightful interviews with leading cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more...

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Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease: An Interview With Drs. Borger and Marin-Cuartas

October 31, 2025 | Lorena Montes

At the 2025 European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Watch for more interviews...

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Robotic Cardiac Surgery and Simulation Training: An Interview With Husam Balkhy

October 31, 2025 | Husam BalkhyBronze Contributor

At the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes conducted insightful interviews with leading cardiothoracic surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more...

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The Status of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Interview With Faisal Bakaeen

May 28, 2025 | Lorena Montes

At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting....

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Guidelines for Mechanical Circulatory Support and VADs: An Interview With Diyar Saeed

March 5, 2025 | Lorena Montes

At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting....

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Role of Robotics in Treating Coronary Artery Disease: An Interview With Gianluca Torregrossa

January 29, 2025 | Lorena Montes

At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting....

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CTSNet Summarized— Editors’ Picks 2024

January 3, 2025 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

As 2024 comes to a close, the CTSNet editors reflect on another year of exceptional cardiothoracic content. The senior editorial team has curated a selection of top picks, highlighting the...

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