Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
Episodes
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.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
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.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
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.