In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the long-term outcomes of bioprosthetic valves in the mitral position and the role of the diagnostic wedge resection in the era of segmentectomy. He also talks about the three winners of the Innovation Video Competition: a demonstration of tricuspid valve replacement with the right atrial appendage valve, VATS duct ligation with ICG imaging, and the percutaneous closure of peripheral ECMO cannulation sites. This episode also includes Joel’s interview with Prof. Ahmad Ali Amirghofran, the Innovation Video Competition winner.  JANS Items Mentioned Long-Term Outcomes of Bioprosthetic Valves in Mitral Position: A Systematic Review of Studies Published in the Last 20 Years  The Role of the Diagnostic Wedge Resection in the Era of Segmentectomy  CTSNet Content Mentioned Tricuspid Valve Replacement with the Right Atrial Appendage Valve: The First Report Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Ligation with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging Percutaneous Closure of Peripheral ECMO Cannulation Sites Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Innovation Video Competition Submissions Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Michael Mack. Dr. Mack, of Baylor Healthcare System, is the first author of the PARTNER 3 trial, which recently published its five-year results. They talk about the outcomes of the trial and what they mean for the future of TAVR. Items Mentioned Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at Five Years Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the outcome of the second genetically modified pig heart transplant, a meta-analysis of reconstructed data from the TAVR trial, and perioperative Durvalumab for resectable non-small cell lung cancer. He also talks about a video demonstrating left atrial aneurysm repair by IVC transection and a video demonstrating surgical repair of a double aortic arch through a sternotomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the CT surgeons he worked with during his recent trip to UGMC Hospital in Accra, Ghana. JANS Items Mentioned World’s Second Genetically Modified Pig Heart Transplant Patient Dies  Midterm Survival of Low‐Risk Patients Treated with Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Meta‐Analysis of Reconstructed Time to Event Data  Perioperative Durvalumab for Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer  CTSNet Content Mentioned Left Atrial Aneurysm—Approach by IVC Transection Surgical Repair of Double Aortic Arch Through Sternotomy Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Arrhythmia Alliance Mission to Ghana Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement, a joint statement on the newest aortic valve replacement study, and bronchial branching patterns and volumetry in the right upper lobe for segmentectomy planning. He also talks about a video on tips and tricks for radial artery harvesting, the recent ERAS cardiac webinar, and a video demonstrating robotic resection of mediastinal lesions. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Alaaddin Yilmaz. JANS Items Mentioned Prophylactic Epicardial Pacemaker Implantation in Tricuspid Valve Replacement  Joint Statement from STS and EACTS Regarding Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients Bronchial Branching Patterns and Volumetry in the Right Upper Lobe: Impact on Segmentectomy Planning  CTSNet Content Mentioned Tips and Tricks for Radial Artery Harvesting with the Harmonic Scalpel Enhancing Recovery in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery | ERAS Webinar Robotic Resection of Posterior and Inferior Mediastinal Lesions: Technique and Port Placement Considerations Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the outcomes of TAVR in low-risk patients, the gender equity gap in CT surgery, and assessing donor-recipient size mismatch in pediatric heart transplantation. He also talks about an interview with the GGO guidelines co-chairs, a video demonstrating Konno root enlargement for endocarditis treatment, and a detachable aortic cross-clamp used in robotic cardiac surgery. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Michael Mack, lead author of the new TAVR study. JANS Items Mentioned Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at Five Years  Women in Cardiac Surgery: Closing the Equity Gap Assessing Donor-Recipient Size Mismatch in Pediatric Heart Transplantation: Lessons Learned from Over 7,500 Transplants CTSNet Content Mentioned New Guidelines for the Management of GGOs: An Interview with the Co-Chairs Using Konno Aortic Root Enlargement Technique to Solve a Complex Post-Endocarditis Anatomy Use of Detachable Aortic Cross Clamp for Robotic Cardiac Surgery Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses a new survival benchmark trial for SAVR, a trial to improve CABG outcomes in women, and the importance of age in lung transplantation donors. He also talks about a video demonstrating a minimally invasive Bentall procedure, an interview with Dr. Stephen Spindel, and a video demonstrating hybrid aortic arch treatment. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dawn Jaroszewski and Lisa McMahon for their recent pectus fellows course. JANS Items Mentioned Survival Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Contemporary Trial Benchmark  Cardiac Surgeons Issue ‘Call to Action’ to Improve CABG Outcomes in Women  Donors in Lung Transplantation: Does Age Matter?  CTSNet Content Mentioned Minimally Invasive Bentall Procedure via Right Lateral Transaxillary Access Simplifying Aortic Arch Surgery: An Interview with Stephen Spindel Hybrid Aortic Arch Treatment Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar   Pectus Fellows Course Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the first in-man robotic lung transplantation, new guidelines for GGO lung tumor identification and resection presented at the EACTS annual meeting, and outcomes of treatment for infective endocarditis following TPVR. He also talks about a step-by-step video demonstrating a Ross procedure, a video demonstrating excision of fractured costal bridging cartilage, and pulmonary artery augmentation and pulmonary valve replacement after arterial switch operation. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Professor John Chambers, President of the British Heart Valve Society. JANS Items Mentioned Robotic-Assisted Lung Transplantation: First in Man  European Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Pure Ground-Glass Opacities and Part-Solid Nodules: Task Force of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons  Outcomes of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement CTSNet Content Mentioned Redo Reinforced Ross: A Step-by-Step Guide Excision of Fractured Costal Bridging Cartilage Pulmonary Artery Augmentation and Pulmonary Valve Replacement After Arterial Switch Operation Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

This episode of The Beat with Joel Dunning was recorded at the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. Joel runs through the latest in CT surgery news and CTSNet content, commenting on his favorite talks from the meeting as well. Joel discusses quality of life in pediatric patients who have undergone an arterial switch operation, the association between interstitial lung disease and outcomes after lung cancer resection, and a nested study examining experiences of patients and staff in prehabilitation for cardiac surgery. He also talks about videos demonstrating the Nikaidoh procedure, minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery, and using holographic technology for preoperative assessment of pulmonary anatomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Itumeleng Taunyane and all the other listeners who showed their support for The Beat at EACTS. JANS Items Mentioned Pediatric Quality of Life in Toddlers and Children Who Underwent Arterial Switch Operation Beyond Early Neonatal Period  Association Between Interstitial Lung Disease and Outcomes After Lung Cancer Resection  Experiences of Patients Enrolled and Staff Involved in the Prehabilitation of Elective Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Trial: A Nested Qualitative Study  CTSNet Content Mentioned Nikaidoh Procedure for TGA, VSD, and PS in a Child Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Preoperative Holographic Assessment of Pulmonary Anatomy for Intralobar Sequestration Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning reports live from the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. This edition of The Beat was livestreamed from Vienna, Austria on October 5, 2023.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses survival after heart transplant in adult congenital patients, cardiac surgery in variable-resource contexts, and the emerging role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in pulmonary disease. He also talks about mitral valve-in-valve reconstruction of prosthetic valve leaflets, transposition of the anterior mitral leaflet as a patch, and truncus arteriosis repair. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to EACTS President Patrick Perier. JANS Items Mentioned Survival After Cardiac Transplantation in Adults with Single-Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease  Cardiac Surgery in Variable-Resource Contexts: Overly Ambitious or Long Overdue?    Emerging Role of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease—Insights from the 2022 ESC Guidelines  CTSNet Content Mentioned BVF and Mitral Valve-in-Valve with Surgical Resection of Mitral Prosthetic Valve Leaflets with Mitral SURPLUS Transposition of the Anterior Mitral Leaflet as a Patch for Posterior Annular Abscess and MAC Debridement Repair of Truncus Arteriosus with Interrupted Aortic Arch and Moderate to Severe Truncal Valve Regurgitation Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses new findings on treatment for mesothelioma, a study on quality of life after acute type B aortic dissection, and a new real-time blood monitor for high-risk surgeries. He also talks about a quick technique for aortic hemiarch replacement, a video on the subannular Bentall technique, and an alternative technique to mimic robotic thoracic surgery using VATS. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late Dr. David Sugarbaker, a pioneer in mesothelioma surgery. JANS Items Mentioned MARS2: Decortication Plus Chemotherapy Associated with Worse Outcomes for Resectable Mesothelioma  Long Term Health Related Quality of Life After Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: A Cross Sectional Survey Study  Real-Time Blood Monitor Saves Doctors Critical Time During Surgery  CTSNet Content Mentioned Aortic Hemiarch Replacement: The 7-Minute Technique Subannular Bentall in Pseudoaneurysm of Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa Right Upper Lobectomy with Surgeon Powered Robotics Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the updated aortic aneurysm and dissection guidelines, a new device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures, and a study on the contributions of proteoglycans to sex differences, plaque phenotypes, and outcomes. He also talks about a video demonstrating an endoscopic beating-heart tricuspid valve replacement, an interview with Ukrainian surgeon Dr. Glib Yemets, and a video demonstrating the increasingly popular periareolar method for cardiac surgery. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Glib Yemets for his dedication to CT surgery in Ukraine. JANS Items Mentioned Updated JCS/JSCVS/JATS/JSVS 2020 Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection  Aortic Valve Visualization and Pressurization Device: A Novel Device for Intraoperative Evaluation of Aortic Valve Repair Procedures  Proteomic Atlas of Atherosclerosis: The Contribution of Proteoglycans to Sex Differences, Plaque Phenotypes, and Outcomes  CTSNet Content Mentioned Totally Endoscopic Beating-Heart Second Redo Tricuspid Valve Replacement Cardiac Surgery in Kyiv: An Interview with Glib Yemets New Trend in the Periareolar Minimally Invasive Approach: The PAMI Technique Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses donor-transmitted coronary artery disease in heart transplant recipients, multiple arterial grafting in diabetic populations, and outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement with prior CABG. He also talks about VATS documentation of intraoperative unilateral pulmonary artery clamping test, a demonstration of a Cabrol patch with Cooley fistula, and a recording of Duke Cameron’s talk from the 2021 Birmingham Review Course. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Lorena Montes, CTSNet’s new Cardiac Senior Editor. JANS Items Mentioned Prevalence, Characteristics, and Prognostic Relevance of Donor-Transmitted Coronary Artery Disease in Heart Transplant Recipients  Survival of Multiple Arterial Grafting in Diabetic Populations: A 20-Year National Experience  Comparison of Outcomes and Discharge Location After Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting  CTSNet Content Mentioned Intraoperative Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Clamping Test: A First VATS Documentation of a Years Old Technique Cabrol Patch with Cooley Fistula: A Useful Tool for Difficult-to-Control Bleeding Aortopathies: Birmingham Review Course 2021 Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the first autoregulated total artificial heart implant in the United States, a study of on-table chest drain removals, and the association between fluoroquinolone use and hospitalization with aortic aneurysm. He also talks about an off-pump technique for aortic arch debranching, another recording from AATS 2023, and the recent congenital cardiac Guest Editor Series. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the father of modern mitral valve repair, Alian Carpentier.  JANS Items Mentioned The First Autoregulated Total Artificial Heart Implant in the United States  Are Chest Drains Routinely Required After Thoracic Surgery? A Drainology Study of On-Table Chest Drain Removals  Association Between Fluoroquinolone Use and Hospitalization with Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection  CTSNet Content Mentioned Aortic Arch Debranching: The Off-Pump Technique ATAS 2023: Subannular Bioconduit Implantation  Guest Editor Series: Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This Be the New Standard?  Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the first in-human transapical beating-heart septal myectomy, machine learning prediction of mortality following cardiac surgery, and organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. He also talks about Bo Yang’s presentation on aortic root enlargement from ATAS 2023, a roundup of five videos on surgical innovations in lung cancer treatment, and a video on the management strategy of ATAAD with cerebral malperfusion. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Bo Yang’s eponymous aortic root enlargement technique.  JANS Items Mentioned First-in-Human Transapical Beating-Heart Septal Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy  Machine Learning Prediction of Mortality Following Cardiac Surgery: Analysis of a Large National Database Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation  CTSNet Content Mentioned ATAS 2023: Techniques of Aortic Root Enlargement 5 Videos on Surgical Innovations in Lung Cancer Treatment Rapid Reperfusion: Management Strategy of ATAAD with Cerebral Malperfusion Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the EACTS and STS review on conduits for CABG, a groundbreaking domino surgery in infants, and coronary plaque sampling to gain molecular insights into coronary artery disease. He also talks about a video demonstrating direct axillary artery cannulation, a recorded SCTS session on the management of thoracic aortic aneurysms, and a robotic bilateral thymectomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to CTSNet’s new JANS editors.  JANS Items Mentioned Expert Systematic Review on the Choice of Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)  Groundbreaking 'Domino' Heart Surgery at NYC Hospital Saves Lives of Two Baby Girls  Coronary Plaque Sampling Reveals Molecular Insights Into Coronary Artery Disease  CTSNet Content Mentioned Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation: Safe, Expeditious, and Hemostatic SCTS 2023 Snapshot: Contemporary Non-Size Risk Factors in the Management of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections Robotic Bilateral Thymectomy Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses the STS and AATS rebuttal to the 2023 Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline, the development of an adult congenital mortality risk model, and early deterioration of heart valves that have now been taken off the market. He also talks about videos demonstrating pulmonary artery aneurysm replacement with vascular prosthesis, a RATS bilateral lobectomy, and an off-pump reconstruction of the right pulmonary artery in an infant. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late cardiac surgeon Simon MacGowan.  JANS Items Mentioned STS/AATS-Endorsed Rebuttal to 2023 ACC/AHA Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline: A Missed Opportunity to Present Accurate and Comprehensive Revascularization Recommendations  Development of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Congenital Mortality Risk Model    Abbott Pulls Trifecta Heart Valves off the Market Due to Early Deterioration  CTSNet Content Mentioned Large Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Replacement with Vascular Prothesis in a Patient with Coronary Artery Disease and PFO   RATS Bilateral Lobectomy and Tangential Resection of Left Main Pulmonary Artery  Challenging Pulmonary Arterial Reconstruction: Off-Pump Reconstruction of the Right Pulmonary Artery in an Infant Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Guidelines Committee Faisal Bakaeen. The update to the guidelines on chronic coronary disease has been an important topic of discussion among surgeons since they were released, and Joel and Faisal discuss their implications. Joel also discusses the latest CTSNet content, including an interview with Colombian thoracic surgeon Eric Vinck, a video demonstrating minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection using 3D technology, and recordings from the SCTS coronary sessions.  Finally, after discussing upcoming events in the cardiothoracic surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to John D. Puskas for his long and fruitful career in coronary revascularization. CTSNet Content Mentioned Lung Transplantation Challenges in Colombia: An Interview with Eric Vinck Minimally Invasive Left Atrial Myxoma Resection Using 3D Technology 2023 SCTS Coronary Sessions Other Items Mentioned 2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines  CTSNet Events Calendar   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses safe duration of hypothermic circulatory arrest, racial disparities in survival after lung transplant, and pulmonary dysfunction after inferior pulmonary ligament division. He also talks about a video demonstrating ICG for intraoperative thoracic duct lymphangiogram in VATS thoracic duct ligation, an expert webinar discussing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation programs, and video demonstrating a valve-sparing aortic root replacement. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Tom D’Amico for his pioneering work in thoracic surgery.  JANS Items Mentioned Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest with Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion: How Long is Safe?    Association of Socioeconomic Position with Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Survival After Lung Transplant  Inferior Pulmonary Ligament Division During Left Upper Lobectomy Causes Pulmonary Dysfunction  CTSNet Content Mentioned ICG for Intraoperative Thoracic Duct Lymphangiogram in VATS Thoracic Duct Ligation ASAIO Webinar | ECPR: Building the Team for Success Redo Sternotomy with David VI Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in an 18-Year-Old  Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

In this epsiode, Joel discusses new dissolving cardiac monitors used to treat heart disease, an initiative in Côte d’Ivoire leading the way for CT surgery in Africa, and a simple technique for mitral valve repair using running sutures. He also talks about videos demonstrating the Nikaidoh operation, right gastroepiploic artery harvesting in CABG, and a VATS right pneumectomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the staff at CTSNet. JANS Items Mentioned Dissolving Cardiac Device Monitors and Treats Heart Disease  A Model for Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry Announces New Initiative to Become Self-Sufficient in Pediatric Cardiology Surgery A Mitral Valve Repair Update: Simple, Intuitive, and Physiological Techniques Using Running Sutures (Part I & Part II)  CTSNet Content Mentioned The Nikaidoh Operation: An Aortic Translocation Repair Harvesting of the Right Gastroepiploic Artery in CABG An Easy Way to Perform a Biportal VATS Right Pneumonectomy Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses lessons learned from the first successful pig heart transplant, transmitral septal myectomy and mitral valve surgery via right mini-thoracotomy, and type A aortic dissection in young patients. He also talks about a video demonstrating resection of metastatic high-grade osteosarcoma with direct extension into the left atrium, the 2023 ISMICS keynote addresses, and a roundup of CTSNet’s most popular videos and articles in June. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Tirone David, creator of the David Procedure and pioneer in valve sparing aortic root replacement. [Video] [Audio] JANS Items Mentioned Lessons Learned from World’s First Successful Transplant of Genetically Modified Pig Heart into Human Patient  Transmitral Septal Myectomy and Mitral Valve Surgery via Right Mini-Thoracotomy Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Adolescents and Young Adults Under 30 Years of Age CTSNet Content Mentioned Metastatic High-Grade Osteosarcoma with Direct Extension into the Left Atrium: Resection Combined with Right Middle Lobectomy Innovation and Resilience: The 2023 ISMICS Keynote Addresses CTSNet’s 10 Most Popular Articles of June 2023 Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews Nursing and Allied Health Senior Editor Jill Ley. Joel and Jill discussed her more than forty-year career as a nurse working alongside cardiac surgeons, working together as a multidisciplinary community, and her plans for her new role with CTSNet. Make sure to view Jill Ley’s Guest Editor Series, a curated collection of presentations on timely topics in cardiothoracic nursing from CONNECT members around the world. 

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through CT surgery videos and breaking news all the way from Buckingham Palace! Joel discusses whether to repair or replace the aortic root in type A dissection, prolapse repair for aortic regurgitation in tricuspid aortic valves, and the first in cardiac catheterization procedures in a Ghanaian hospital. He also talks about TAPVC in a neonate, a rapid deployment aortic valve replacement procedure, and removal of a cardiac hydatid cyst with right intraventricular extension. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late Vivien Thomas, a pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery. JANS Items Mentioned The Aortic Root in Acute Type A Dissection: Repair or Replace?  Prolapse Repair for Aortic Regurgitation in Tricuspid Aortic Valves  UGMC Undertakes First Cardiac Catheterization Surgery on Three Children  CTSNet Content Mentioned Primary Sutureless Repair of Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) in a Neonate Rapid Deployment Valve Over Aortic Mechanical Valve Surgery for Cardiac Hydatid Cyst with Right Intraventricular Extension Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. Joel discusses minithoracotomy versus sternotomy for mitral valve repair, an AATS consensus on management of patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, and wedge resection versus lobectomy for lung cancer with lymph node disease. He also talks about a case of Ravitch and mitral valve repair for a patient with Marfan syndrome, SVC cannula insertion and removal technique, and a CTSNet exclusive interview with Loretta Erhunmwunsee about her cross-cultural work in thoracic surgery. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Tom Varghese and David Cooke for their podcast, Same Surgeon, Different Light. JANS Items Mentioned Minithoracotomy vs Conventional Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial  The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2023 Expert Consensus Document: Staging and Multidisciplinary Management of Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer  Wedge Resection vs. Lobectomy for Clinical Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Occult Lymph Node Disease  CTSNet Content Mentioned Concomitant Ravitch Repair and Mitral Valve Repair in a 13-Year-Old Patient with Marfan Syndrome Percutaneous Insertion and Removal Technique of Bio-Medicus Cannula as SVC Cannula for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Cultural Humility in Surgery: An Interview with Loretta Erhunmwunsee Other Items Mentioned Same Surgeon, Different Light CTSNet Events Calendar

In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning is joined by new senior editor of congenital content, Dr. Sameh Said. Together, they run through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. After a short introduction, Joel and Sameh begin their discussion on outcomes of pulmonary atresia in neonates, surgical outcomes for type A thoracic aorta dissection, and disparities in access to thoracic surgeons for esophagectomy. They also talk about a new method for VSD closure without ventriculotomy, a double valve replacement from Medtronic, and an anomalous origin of the coronary artery repair from Dr. Said himself. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, they close with a shoutout to Patrick Myers. JANS Items Mentioned Procedural Outcomes of Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum in Neonates: A Multicenter Study    Surgical Outcomes of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Retrograde Stanford Type A Dissection   Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities Affect Access to Thoracic Surgeons for Esophagectomy  CTSNet Content Mentioned Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Without Ventriculotomy—A Novel Method Medtronic Sponsored Content: Double Valve Replacement—How I Do It Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Wrong Sinus of Valsalva (AAORCA): Two Surgical Strategies Other Items Mentioned Uniportal VATS-RATS Training Program at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital CTSNet Events Calendar

In CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In this episode, Joel addresses new guidelines for mechanical circulatory support, a five-year follow-up after transcatheter repair of secondary mitral regurgitation, and risk factors in aortic root replacement during frozen elephant trunk procedures. He also talks about two techniques for internal mammary artery harvest, a webinar on advanced aortic root surgery, and recordings from the conference on sublobar resections. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to Prof. Eric Lim at Royal Brompton Hospital.   JANS Items Mentioned The 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for Mechanical Circulatory Support: A 10-Year Update Five-Year Follow-up after Transcatheter Repair of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation Concomitant Aortic Root Replacement During Frozen Elephant Trunk Implantation Does Not Increase Perioperative Risk    CTSNet Content Mentioned Internal Mammary Artery Harvest: Two Techniques with Tips and Tricks Getinge Webinar: Advanced Aortic Root Surgery—A Diversity of Surgical Strategies from Global Experts  Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer: Session 8, Part 2   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 9 In this episode, Joel addresses the viability of redo TAVR, simluation-based training in thoracic surgery, and pectus excavatum in cardiac surgery patients. He also talks VATS resection of a mediastinal cyst, a grand round discussion from Metronic, and a webinar on advances in valve tissue technology. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to Tristan Yan.   JANS Items Mentioned Redo TAVR May Be Reasonable Option for Failed Transcatheter Heart Valves Consensus on Technical Procedures for Simulation-Based Training in Thoracic Surgery: An International Needs Assessment Pectus Excavatum in Cardiac Surgery Patients   CTSNet Content Mentioned Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Resection of Posterior Mediastinal Cyst Sponsored Content: Mitral Valve Repair Using Chords—A Case-Based Discussion   Edwards Webinar: Advances in Valve Tissue Technology and Why It Matters   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 8 In this episode, Joel addresses a machine learning model improving mortality risk prediction for cardiac surgery patients, the efficacy of thoracoscopic surgery for descending necrotizing mediastinitis, and a study examining diversity and compensation among cardiothoracic surgeons. He also talks about a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, repair by translocation of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery, and a global surgeon spotlight. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to Kim Eagle and Thomas Crawford for their work with My Heart Your Heart.   JANS Items Mentioned Researchers Show That a Machine Learning Model Can Improve Mortality Risk Prediction for Cardiac Surgery Patients Efficacy of Thoracoscopic Surgery for Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis Exploring Diversity, Compensation Among Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons   CTSNet Content Mentioned Minimally Invasive Off-Pump Mitral Valve Repair with the NeoChord DS1000 System Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA): Repair by Translocation   Global Surgeon Spotlight: An Interview with Professor Barasa Otsyula   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar My Heart Your Heart  

CTSNet editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on the website and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In Episode 7, Joel talks about an STS analysis on isolated tricuspid operations, a framework to developing pediatric and congenital heart disease services in low/middle-income countries, and usage of ChatGPT to process thoracic surgery data. He also reflects on recent CTSNet surgical content, including a Yang procedure performed by a South African cardiac team, an easy-to-follow uniportal VATS lung sparing resection using a radial stapler, and a Ross procedure after explantation of failed TAVR. After shouting out upcoming events in CT surgery including conferences in Germany and Singapore, Joel expresses enthusiasm for the dedication of Chip and Ceeya Bolman in regard to the work done by Team Heart in Rwanda. JANS Items Mentioned Isolated Tricuspid Operations: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis Recommendations for Developing Effective and Safe Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Services in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries: A Public Health Framework ChatGPT Shows 'Remarkable Ability' to Process Thoracic Surgery Data, Could Help with Training and Patient Care CTSNet Content Mentioned Yang Procedure and Double Valve Replacement Technique Uniportal VATS Lung Sparing Resection with Radial Stapler for Unknown Post-COVID-19 Lesions Ross Procedure After Explantation of Failed Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Chip & Ceeya—Team Heart

Joel runs through some of his favorite presentations from last week’s AATS annual meeting. Then, he addresses a new hybrid device to treat patients with thoracoabdominal aortic disease, Zambia's first total aortic arch replacement, and albumin infusion and blood loss after cardiac surgery. He also talks about the winning video in the Resident Video Competition, a step-by-step single-ventricle palliative procedure from the late James Tweddell, and a discussion on SAVR procedures. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to CTSNet Global Editor Emily Farkas.   JANS Items Mentioned Terumo Aortic’s ThoracoFlo Hybrid Device Used in First North American Case  UM Health Surgical Team Guides Zambia's First Total Aortic Arch Replacement  Albumin Infusion and Blood Loss After Cardiac Surgery   CTSNet Content Mentioned Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Decannulation Technique in the Awake, Spontaneously Breathing Patient (Resident Video Competition Winner) How I Do It: Single Ventricle Palliation with Norwood/Sano, Bidirectional Glenn, and Extracardiac Fontan Sponsored Content: SAVR Procedures to Enhance Outcomes: A Case-Based Discussion   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar   Learn more on ctsnet.org.

In CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In this episode, Joel addresses the first beating heart transplants from cardiac death donors, redo options at TAVR, and mastering the learning curve for robotic-assisted CABG. He also talks about the recent ERAS webinar, an update on research in postsurgical pain after cardiac surgery, and sutured patch repair of an ischemic left ventricle wall rupture. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to robotic surgery pioneer Mark Slack. JANS Items Mentioned First Beating Heart Transplants from Cardiac Death Donors  The Worst Redo Option After TAVR?  Mastering the Learning Curve for Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery  CTSNet Content Mentioned ERAS: Improving Outcomes in Patients Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support | ERAS Webinar Postsurgical Pain After Cardiac Surgery—An Update on the Evidence Sutured Patch Repair of Ischemic Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Mark Slack and CMR Surgical  

In CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In this episode, Joel addresses the first ever cardiac surgery trial in women, a new method of visualizing the cardiac conduction system during surgery, and a new model to predict future lung cancer risk from a single low-dose CT scan. He also talks about a novel method of mitral valve translocation for patients with secondary mitral regurgitation, session two of the sublobar resection conference, and last week’s fascinating Guest Editor Series. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to Jo Chikwe.   JANS Items Mentioned First-Ever Cardiac Surgery Trial in Women Poised to Launch: ROMA-Women  Making the Invisible Visible to Improve Heart Surgery Outcomes  Sybil: A Validated Deep Learning Model to Predict Future Lung Cancer Risk From a Single Low-Dose Chest Computed Tomography  CTSNet Content Mentioned Mitral Valve Translocation: A Novel Technique for Patients with Secondary Mitral Regurgitation   Sublobar Resections and Evolving Techniques for Lung Cancer: Session 2 Guest Editor Series: CONNECTING Patients, Clinicians, and Outstanding Cardiac Care Through Nursing and Allied Professional Research   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Heart Sounds Podcast

In CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In this episode, Joel addresses ascending thoracic aorta outcomes, using AI to predict TAVR complications, and quality of life after esophagectomy. He also talks about robotic assisted mitral valve repair, a successful closure of an aortic pseudoaneurysm, and robotic assisted paraesophageal hernia repair. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to Marcel Dahan for the twentieth anniversary of the Epithor database.   JANS Items Mentioned Fate of the Unoperated Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Three-Decade Experience from the Aortic Institute at Yale University   AI Predicts the Likelihood of a Common TAVR Complication   Recovery of Patient-Reported Quality of Life After Esophagectomy   CTSNet Content Mentioned Robotic Assisted Mitral Valve Repair After Failed Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair   Successful Closure of an Aortic Pseudoaneurysm and Mitral Paravalvular Leak Via a Hybrid Transapical Approach   Robotic-Assisted Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Operative Anatomy and Technical Considerations   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

In CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In this episode, Joel addresses the junior doctors strike in the UK, new TAVR trial results, and gender inequity among surgeons.  He also talks about CTSNet’s recent Guest Editor Series, the current status of tricuspid valve treatment, and different methods for TMVR. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to CTSNet President Duke Cameron.   JANS Items Mentioned Junior Doctors in England to Strike for Four Days in April Bioprosthetic Valve Dysfunction Less Common in TAVR vs. Surgery at 5 years In the Operating Room and the Hospital Boardroom, Women Surgeons Aren’t Treated Equally    CTSNet Content Mentioned Guest Editor Series: 21 Years After First TAVI: Will the Pace of Innovations Continue for All Heart Valves?  Current Status of Tricuspid Interventions Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: Valve-in-Valve, Valve-in-Ring, and Valve-in-MAC   Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

The Beat is back! In this revamped version of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, our new editor in chief, Joel Dunning, runs through the latest, most popular content on ctsnet.org—the largest online community of CT surgeons and source of CT surgery information—and breaking cardiothoracic surgery news and research from around the world. In this episode, Joel addresses the recently released US physician’s compensation report, detecting anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy, and SynCardia total artificial heart outcomes. He also talks about Penelope Adinku’s featured profile interview, and videos demonstrating a reoperative aortic root and cabrol procedure and a bronchopleural fistula closure. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to outgoing CTSNet Editor in Chief Mark Ferguson.   JANS Items Mentioned 2023 Physician Compensation Report   Half of Anastomotic Leaks After Esophagectomy Are Undetected on Initial Postoperative Esophagram Experience With SynCardia Total Artificial Heart as a Bridge to Transplantation in 100 Patients   CTSNet Content Mentioned Featured Profile: Penelope Adinku Reoperative Aortic Root and Cabrol Procedure with Aortic Arch and Descending Thoracic Aorta Replacement Bronchopleural Fistula Closure by Intrathoracic Transposition of the Omentum     Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Diego Gonzalez Rivas’ Website

This is a recording of the webinar that concluded the Guest Editor Series, "Lung Cancer Screening - Health Care Disparities". In it, the panelists discuss the various videos contributed to the series about disparities in lung cancer screening as well as other hot button issues on the topic.

Dr. Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Isabelle Opitz about robotic surgery, ESTS, and more!

This Beat episode, hosted by Patrick Myers, cardiac surgeon at the University of Lausanne and Geneva, Switzerland, focuses on three recent publications, presented at the ACC21 and EuroPCR meetings. First, Dr Myers discusses the LAAOS III trial, a practice-changing multicenter prospective randomized trial of left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery. He then dives into a meta-analysis comparing revascularization and medical treatment, covering 20’000 patients from 25 RCTs. Dr Myers then reviews a UK study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on SAVR and TAVI volumes. He finally notes to not miss the guest editor series lead by Mark Gerdish, on surgery for atrial fibrillation. For more information on this episode’s topics, links to the articles are provided below: 1. Whitlock RP, Belley-Cote EP, Paparella D, Healey JS, Brady K, Sharma M, Reents W, Budera P, Baddour AJ, Fila P, Devereaux PJ, Bogachev-Prokophiev A, Boening A, Teoh KHT, Tagarakis GI, Slaughter MS, Royse AG, McGuinness S, Alings M, Punjabi PP, Mazer CD, Folkeringa RJ, Colli A, Avezum Á, Nakamya J, Balasubramanian K, Vincent J, Voisine P, Lamy A, Yusuf S, Connolly SJ; LAAOS III Investigators. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion during Cardiac Surgery to Prevent Stroke. N Engl J Med. 2021 May 15. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2101897. 2. Navarese EP, Lansky AJ, Kereiakes DJ, Kubica J, Gurbel PA, Gorog DA, Valgimigli M, Curzen N, Kandzari DE, Bonaca MP, Brouwer M, Umińska J, Jaguszewski MJ, Raggi P, Waksman R, Leon MB, Wijns W, Andreotti F. Cardiac mortality in patients randomised to elective coronary revascularisation plus medical therapy or medical therapy alone: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Heart J. 2021 May 18:ehab246. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab246. 3. Martin GP, Curzen N, Goodwin AT, Nolan J, Balacumaraswami L, Ludman PF, Kontopantelis E, Wu J, Gale CP, de Belder MA, Mamas MA. Indirect Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Activity and Outcomes of Transcatheter and Surgical Treatment of Aortic Stenosis in England. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 May;14(5):e010413. doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.120.010413. 4. Gerdish M, La Meir M, McCarthy P, Ad N. Guest Editor Series Webinar: surgical atrial fibrillation – what we must do and what we can do. https://www.ctsnet.org/article/guest-editor-series-webinar-surgical-atrial-fibrillation-what-we-must-do-and-what-we-can-do

In this latest Beat episode, hosted by Joel Dunning, MD, an interview with Sean Grondin, president of the STS, is featured. Dr. Grodin discusses the previous virtual STS meeting and shares plans for a hybrid meeting in Miami. He also covers the new STS Database transfer and the advantages this will have for members, as well as advocacy and interaction with government and the issues of training. It was a pleasure to talk to Sean who is doing an outstanding job of leading the STS in extraordinary times.

The Leadership Book Club, hosted by Ara Vaporciyan, program manager of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson, discusses the book Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy by Amy Edmondson. Dr. Vaporicyan is joined by panelists Vinod Thourani, MD, of the Piedmont Heart Institute; Jennifer Romano, MD, of the University of Michigan; and Kimberly Holst, MD, of the Mayo Clinic. The Leadership Book Club discusses key concepts of the book as much of Dr Edmondson’s research is focused on health care, including cardiac surgery.

On this Beat episode, Dr. Brian Mitzman, Thoracic Surgeon with University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, invites on Dr. Elliot Servais to discuss training the next generation of thoracic surgeons. Dr. Servais is a general thoracic surgeon with the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Boston, MA. He serves as the Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery and Vice Chair for Quality and Safety in the Department of Surgery. He not only mentors fellows from the Beth Israel Deaconess training program, but also serves as a national proctor for Intuitive Surgical.

  This Beat episode, hosted by Brian Mitzman MD, general thoracic surgeon with the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, focuses two recent publications and also a featured video on CTSNet. First, Dr Mitzman discusses a recent JTCVS expert opinion from Dr Craig Baker of USC discussing traditional and integrated models for cardiothoracic surgery training. He then dives into a recent Annals publication from the team at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center which analyzes the STS General Thoracic Database and evaluates postoperative day 1 discharge after lobectomy. Lastly, Dr Mitzman reviews a CTSNet featured video from Drs Watkins and Servais in Boston, where they run through tips and tricks for all five robotic lobectomies. For more information on this episode's topics, links are provided: Baker CJ. What is the optimal cardiothoracic surgery residency model? JTCVS Open. 2021; In Press. doi:10.1016/j.xjon.2021.01.012 Towe CW, Thibault DP, Worrell SG, et al. Factors associated with successful postoperative day one discharge following anatomic lung resection. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021; In Press. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.07.059 Zhao K, Zhang J, Li S. Discharge on POD1 after anatomic lung resection to be treated with caution. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021; In Press. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.12.094 Towe CW, Worrell SG, Finley DJ, et al. One day is here to stay. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;In Press. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.03.020 Linden PA, Perry Y, Worrell SG et al. Postoperative day 1 discharge after anatomic lung resection: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons database analysis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:667-678. doi:10.1016/jtcvs.2019.08.038 Watkins A, Servais E. Robotic Lobectomy: Review of Anatomy and Technique for RUL, RML, RLL, LUL, and LLL.  

Jessica Luc of the University of British Columbia in Canada interviews Marc Ruel of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute about his pioneering work in minimally invasive cardiac surgical operations. They discuss his career, the importance of mentorship, and the development of current minimally invasive cardiac techniques.

Lisa R. DeGarmo of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Texas, moderates a discussion for advanced practice providers. She is joined by Jill Engel of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, Laura Marie Wueste of Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas, and Julie Dawn Shoffstall of Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss the growth of APPs in the medical field, as well as how to build quality programs in cardiothoracic surgery. 

Mara Antonoff of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, USA, moderates a discussion on maintaining physical health to prevent burnout in cardiothoracic surgery. She is joined by Robert J. Cerfolio of NYU Langone Health in New York, Lisa M. Brown of University of California Davis Health, and Jennifer Sue Lawton of Johns Hopkins Medicine. They discuss the various ways to incorporate physical health and fitness as part of effective work-life balance.

This Beat episode, hosted by Joel Dunning, focuses on the new ISMICS guidelines on TAVI versus SAVR, STS podcasts, the Mitral Foundation website, a new study on atezolizumab, and a UK National database comparison of outcomes between NHS hospitals and private hospitals with the author Umberto Benedetto. For more information on this episode's topics, links are provided: Thourani VH, Edelman JJ, Holmes SD, Nguyen TC, Carroll J, Mack MJ, et al. The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Statement on Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low- and Intermediate-Risk Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Propensity-Matched Studies. Innovations. First Published January 25, 2021. STS Podcasts The Mitral Foundation Atezolizumab in addition to surgery in patients with lung cancer Disparity in clinical outcomes after cardiac surgery between private and public (NHS) payers in England

This Beat episode, featuring Brian Mitzman MD, general thoracic surgeon with the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, focuses on two recent CTSNet videos: robotic diaphragm plication and "robotic-alternative" instrumentation. He then looks into a recent Annals of Thoracic Surgery publication analyzing how to decrease overutilization of postoperative chest X-rays. Finally, Dr Mitzman takes a dive into the current CT surgery job market. For more information on this episode's topics, links are provided: Kraev A, Gregory J, Counts S. Robotic Left Diaphragm Plication Using Automatic (Cor-Knot) Device. CTSNet. February 2021. doi:10.25373/ctsnet.13957454 Dunning J, Colman A. VATS Wristed Instruments in a Middle Lobectomy and Control of Bleeding. CTSNet. February 2021. doi:10.25373/ctsnet.14047058 Porter ED, Kelly JL, Fay KA, Hasson RM, Millington TM, Finley DJ, et al. Reducing Unnecessary Chest X-Ray Films After Thoracic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1012-1018. CTSNet Career Center

In this Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery interview, Joel Dunning speaks with Oscar Howard “Bud” Frazier about his career. Dr Frazier trained with Michael DeBakey and Denton Cooley while they were developing the first mechanical heart. He continued and advanced this work throughout his career while also performing over 1,200 heart transplants and over 500 left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Dr Frazier also performed the first HeartMate implantation and the first Jarvik implantation. He has been an instrumental part of mechanical heart development and continues to take a close interest in this rapidly advancing field.