In this roundtable, cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes spoke with the board members of the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club about minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic surgery.
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June 5, 2014
This article describes a simplified Collis gastroplasty technique performed via left chest, which negates the need for wedge fundectomy. This technique potentially saves OR time and cost, while hypothetically reducing morbidity.
June 4, 2014
Filmed at the 2014 STS Annual Meeting, the roundtable discussion focuses on the growing role of women in the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.
June 2, 2014
This video is part of a series demonstrating cardiothoracic surgery performed by left-handed surgeons. This video shows a left-handed proximal anastomosis.
June 1, 2014
New Online Journal CME activities are now available from the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
May 28, 2014
J. Matthew Reinersman presents a new technique that combines POEM and laparoscopic dor fundoplication.
May 27, 2014
Filmed at the 2014 STS Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, this roundtable discussion focuses on the treatment of mitral valve disease. Vinod Thourani moderates the discussion with Gorav Ailawadi, Vinay Badhwar, and Michael Argenziano.
May 22, 2014
David Sugarbaker, Director of the International Mesothelioma Program, discusses the use of extrapleural pneumonectomy in the treatment of mesothelioma.
May 20, 2014
From 2011-14, Thor Sundt, MD served as President of the CTSNet Board of Directors. In this interview, Dr. Sundt reflects on his time as CTSNet president, developments over the past several years, and the organization's future.
May 19, 2014
Submit your abstract today for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting! STS is now accepting submissions for scientific oral presentations, scientific posters, and surgical videos to be considered for presentation at the upcoming Annual Meeting in San Diego, January 24-28, 2015.
May 18, 2014
This video is part of a series demonstrating cardiothoracic surgery performed by left-handed surgeons. This video shows a left-handed cannulation.