Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
Episodes
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
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
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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
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
Other Items Mentioned
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
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
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
Robotic-Assisted Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Operative Anatomy and Technical Considerations
Other Items Mentioned
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
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
Current Status of Tricuspid Interventions
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: Valve-in-Valve, Valve-in-Ring, and Valve-in-MAC
Other Items Mentioned
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
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
Bronchopleural Fistula Closure by Intrathoracic Transposition of the Omentum
Other Items Mentioned
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
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.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Dr. Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Isabelle Opitz about robotic surgery, ESTS, and more!
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
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
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
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.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
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.