Guest Interviews

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Autologous Blood Pleurodesis: An Interview With Finn Amundsen Dittberner

November 4, 2026 | Alice Copperwheat

This interview focuses on a clinical trial evaluating autologous blood pleurodesis for postoperative air leakage following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. At the 40th European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor—Residents and Training...

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A Closer Look at Robotic CABG | CTSNet Roundtable

November 6, 2026 | Lorena Montes…

This comprehensive discussion focuses on robotic coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), including the challenges and benefits of establishing a robotic CABG program, clinical trials, and the evolution of CABG with...

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Autologous Blood Pleurodesis: An Interview With Finn Amundsen Dittberner

November 4, 2026 | Alice Copperwheat

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AfroScore for Risk Stratification in LMICs: An Interview With Valdano Manuel

October 31, 2026 | Emily Farkas

This interview focuses on AfroScore for risk stratification in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). At the 40th European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor—Global Emily Farkas,...

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AI-ECG Derived Age Model: An Interview With Arman Arghami

October 30, 2026 | Arman Arghami…

This interview centers on the artificial intelligence (AI) electrocardiogram (ECG)-derived age model. At the 40th European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Associate Editor—Cardiac Defne Gunes Ergi, a...

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Improving and Evaluating Surgical Programs: An Interview With Dr. Christopher Caldarone

July 10, 2026 | Christopher Caldarone…

This interview centers around improving and evaluating surgical programs. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor—Congenital, Dr. Sameh Said, Chief of the Division...

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Intraoperative Molecular Imaging: An Interview With Dr. Robert Meguid

July 10, 2026 | Robert Meguid…

This interview focuses on intraoperative molecular imaging. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Robert Meguid, Professor of Surgery...

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Robotic Cardiac Surgery Insights: An Interview With Dr. Ali Hage

July 1, 2026 | Mujtaba Mubashir

This interview centers around robotic cardiac surgery. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Dr. Mujtaba Mubashir, a cardiothoracic fellow at Beth Israel...

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Free Surgical Care in Sudan: An Interview With Dr. Gina Portella

June 26, 2026 | Emily Farkas

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This interview highlights the Salam Centre for Cardiac Surgery, situated on the outskirts of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The Salam Centre was opened in 2007 by the Italian Non-Governmental...

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Tracking Burnout and Recovery in Surgical Trainees: An Interview With Dr. Lauren Barron

June 26, 2026 | Ali Mashadi

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This interview focuses on tracking burnout and recovery in surgical trainees. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Ali Mashadi, a medical student...

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In the Heart of Congo

June 26, 2026 | Emily Farkas

The mission to Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, begins with the inspiring story of Dr. Danny Kapend, an African doctor determined to transform the healthcare landscape for the people...

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Cardiovascular Disease Research Priorities in Women: An Interview With Professor Julie Sanders

June 24, 2026 | Cristina Ruiz Segria

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In this top-notch interview, Cristina Ruiz Segria, CTSNet Senior Editor—Clinical Care Providers and nurse practitioner at James Cook University Hospital, UK, speaks with Professor Julie Sanders, Professor of Cardiovascular Care...

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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: An Interview With Dr. Joseph Coselli

June 18, 2026 | Joseph Coselli…

At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief, Joel Dunning, a cardiothoracic surgeon at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, UK, engaged in a discussion...