Pulmonary Arteries

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ISMICS 2026 | Advancements in Robotic and Complex Thoracic Surgery

August 14, 2026 | Desmond D'Souza…

This thoracic session features leading surgeons presenting on advancements in robotic and complex thoracic surgery at the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. To begin, Desmond M. D’Souza from the...

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Repair of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery via Direct Coronary Transfer

June 19, 2026 | Debasis Das…

Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare but critical congenital anomaly that typically presents in infancy with myocardial ischemia and left ventricular dysfunction. Early surgical...

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Echocardiographic Correlates of Pressure-Volume-Derived Indices: Advancing Intraoperative Assessment of Right Ventricular Function

April 2, 2026 | Mujtaba MubashirGold Contributor

This prospective observational study investigated the relationship between intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic parameters and invasively derived right ventricular-pulmonary arterial (RV-PA) coupling (Ees/Ea) in 78 cardiac surgery patients. Utilizing single-beat pressure-volume...

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Clinical Efficacy of Surgical Sealants After Pulmonary Resection: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

January 15, 2026 | Vincent SierSilver Contributor

This individual patient data meta-analysis evaluated the clinical efficacy of surgical sealants after pulmonary resection using data from seven randomized controlled trials including 552 patients. The use of a sealant...

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Is There an Ideal Age or Weight for the Warden Procedure in Patients With Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return?

October 9, 2025 | Erica CurcioGold Contributor

The Warden procedure is a common surgical method for repairing partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR), but it may be complicated by cavoatrial anastomosis obstruction. A retrospective analysis of 136...

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External Validation of SYNTAX Score II in a Real-World Cohort Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

September 11, 2025 | Vincent SierSilver Contributor

In this multicenter retrospective study of 1,454 consecutive patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), the SYNTAX Score II was externally validated for predicting four-year mortality. Mortality was 8.4...

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Segmentectomies Made Easy Series: Robotic-Assisted Left S3 Segmentectomy

September 11, 2025 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery provides significant advantages for complex pulmonary resections such as high-definition 3D visualization and enhanced precision, resulting in reduced morbidity and quicker recovery compared to open thoracotomy. Although...

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Selective Pulmonary Artery Perfusion With Blood Flow Occlusion as a Treatment for Lung Malignancies 

August 21, 2025 | Jade QuSilver Contributor

This preclinical study explores the surgical technique and advantages of selective pulmonary artery perfusion with blood flow occlusion (SPAP-BFO) for targeted lung therapy. The novel approach involves a central, simultaneous...

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Differences in Right Heart Function After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Versus Tetralogy of Fallot

July 25, 2024 | Erica CurcioGold Contributor

There is limited data about the impact of timing of pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) on right heart reverse remodeling in patients with pulmonary regurgitation following intervention for isolated pulmonary valve...

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The Use of the Autologous Innominate Vein as a Substitute for the Pulmonary Arteries in Pulmonary Atresia and Absent PAs

July 22, 2024 | Ahmad Ali AmirghofranBronze ContributorBronze Commentor

Surgically repairing pulmonary atresia is a challenging problem when there is complete absence of pulmonary arteries. To restore the continuity and confluence of the lung hila, a tubal structure is...

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