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Minimally Invasive Left Atrial Myxoma Resection

March 13, 2026 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

This video is part of CTSNet’s 2025 Resident Video Competition. Watch all entries into the competition, including the winning videos. The authors present a case of a minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection performed via...

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Subaortic Stenosis Repair Using a Minimally Invasive Approach Via Right Anterior Thoracotomy

March 6, 2026 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

This video is part of CTSNet’s 2025 Resident Video Competition. Watch all entries into the competition, including the winning videos. The authors present a case of subaortic stenosis repair in...

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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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Carotid Artery Cannulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

October 22, 2025 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

The authors present a case of open cutdown cannulation of the right common carotid artery for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using the semi-Seldinger technique. A 65-year-old man presented with chest pain...

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Aortic Valve Replacement With Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair Via a Right Anterior Thoracotomy

June 10, 2025 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

A 64-year-old male presented with complaints of severe dyspnea on minimal exertion, lower extremity edema, and weakness. The patient had a history of long-term atrial fibrillation (AF). Echocardiography revealed reduced...

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Extra-Anatomical Aortic Bypass and Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient With Aortic Coarctation and Severe Aortic Insufficiency

May 15, 2025 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

The authors present a case of extra-anatomical bypass formation combined with aortic valve replacement in a patient with aortic coarctation and aortic valve insufficiency. A 50-year-old female with a history...

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Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Defect Repair and Coronary Revascularization Via a Left Anterior Minithoracotomy

March 25, 2025 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

The authors present a case of post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect repair with coronary artery bypass grafting performed via minimally invasive access—a left anterior minithoracotomy through the fourth intercostal space....

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Mitral Valve Replacement and Coronary Revascularization Via the Left Anterior Minithoracotomy

November 6, 2024 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

This video is the second-place winner from CTSNet’s 2024 Innovation Video Competition. Watch all entries into the competition, including the other winning videos. This video demonstrates a novel surgical technique...

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SCTS 2024 | “How to Start Routine Minimally Invasive CABG” With Oleksandr Babliak

August 23, 2024 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

In March 2024, the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland brought together surgeons from around the world to discuss CT surgery topics and share knowledge. Watch for...

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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement and Left Atrium Plication

June 11, 2024 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

This video presents a case of minimally invasive mitral valve replacement, left atrial appendage closure and left atrium plication. The patient is a sixty-eight-year-old woman with a history of rheumatic...

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Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This Be the New Standard: Webinar Audience Q&A

October 25, 2023 | Sameh SaidGold ContributorSilver Commentor

Prof. Sameh Said wrapped up his congenital heart surgery Guest Editor Series, “Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This...

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GES Webinar: Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This Be the New Standard?

August 29, 2023 | Sameh SaidGold ContributorSilver Commentor

Dr. Sameh Said wrapped up his congenital heart surgery Guest Editor Series, “Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This...

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Minimally Invasive Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) and Mitral Valve Repair

August 24, 2023 | Oleksandr BabliakBronze Contributor

This article is part of CTSNet’s Guest Editor Series, “Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This Be the New...

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