The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 169: CSIA Conference and Global Cardiothoracic Surgery

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with CTSNet Senior Editor—Global Emily Farkas, Associate Director of Global Health in Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine, about the upcoming Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA) conference and global cardiothoracic surgery.

In their interview, they discuss details of the upcoming conference, including its primary goals, covered topics, the keynote address, and the featured speakers. They also explore the history of the CSIA, available courses at the conference, and opportunities for trainees and residents, as well as the first steps for those looking to support surgical care in developing countries.

Joel also reflects on the recent passing of Professor David Taggart, sharing his personal connection to him and highlighting Dr. Taggart’s significant professional career and accomplishments.

In addition, Joel highlights recent JANS articles on humanoid robots in the operating room, the ENDOASC multicenter global study on the total endovascular repair of ascending aortic pathology, the QUACS study and benefit prediction model, and neopulmonary valve reconstruction using autologous right atrial appendage.

Furthermore, Joel explores a step-by-step procedural guide on the transaxillary direct-view double valve surgery, 3D endoscopic aortic valve replacement combined with extended septal myectomy via right lateral minithoracotomy, and aorto-mitral angle determining ease of mitral valve repair.

Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.

JANS Items Mentioned

1. Humanoid Robots in the Operating Room: A Framework for Staged Integration of Embodied AI in Surgery
2. Total Endovascular Repair of Ascending Aortic Pathology: The ENDOASC Multicentre Global Study
3. Quality of Life After Cardiac Surgery: The QUACS Study and Benefit Prediction Model
4. Neopulmonary Valve Reconstruction Using Autologous Right Atrial Appendage: Early Single-Center Results

CTSNet Content Mentioned

1. Transaxillary Direct-View Double Valve Surgery: A Step-by-Step Procedural Guide
2. 3D Endoscopic Aortic Valve Replacement Combined With Extended Septal Myectomy via Right Lateral Minithoracotomy
3. Aorto-Mitral Angle Determines Ease of Mitral Valve Repair: Essential Anatomical Considerations

Other Items Mentioned

1. From Declaration to Delivery: Cardiac Surgery Unites for Global Impact
2. Register for the Inaugural ‘In Africa for Africa’ Cardio-Thoracic Conference in Cape Town!
3. David Taggart, MD
4. Innovation Video Competition
5. Career Center
6. CTSNet Events

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