This retrospective study analyzed outcomes of 970 bilateral lung transplant recipients at a single center from 2007–2023, stratified by age groups: 15–64, 65–69, 70–74, and 75–years.
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Thoracic
July 16, 2025
This article presents a large, population-based study using UK primary care data to identify comorbid conditions associated with lung cancer in never-smokers (LCINS).
July 16, 2025
This article describes the outcomes of adding active chest tube clearance (ATC) to enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERAS) program, comparing 684 patients who underwent ATC compared to 650 patients who did not.
July 11, 2025
At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting, leading surgeons presented on the management of early-stage lung cancer.
July 10, 2025
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Jay Pal, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Washington, about AI-assisted screening for rheumatic heart disease.
July 10, 2025
This study evaluated social media and online platform use among 223 randomly selected, actively practicing cardiothoracic surgeons from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
July 10, 2025
This cross-sectional study examined gender representation in general thoracic surgery across 30 training programs in the United States and Europe (2023–2024). Women comprised 17.7 percent of faculty in US programs and 29.5 percent in European centers.
July 10, 2025
This video demonstrates a robotic-assisted resection of intralobar pulmonary sequestration, highlighting the use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging to precisely delineate the diseased lung parenchyma. This technique enhances surgical accuracy and ensures complete removal of abnormal tissue while preserving healthy lung tissue.
Mastering Robotic Lung Resection: The French Lobectomy Technique for Standardized Surgical Education
July 8, 2025
This video demonstrates a standardized robotic segmentectomy using the French lobectomy technique, structured in five anatomical zones. It highlights the integration of 3D reconstruction and mixed reality planning in the surgical management of a left basal pyramid lesion in a 76-year-old patient.
July 7, 2025
This video demonstrates how practical simulation using a 3D lung model can serve as valuable training for thoracic surgery residents, helping them understand and perform the steps involved in a pulmonary lobectomy.