Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
Episodes
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 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 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
Five-Year Follow-up after Transcatheter Repair of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
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
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
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
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
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
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
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
Global Surgeon Spotlight: An Interview with Professor Barasa Otsyula
Other Items Mentioned
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
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
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
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
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)
Sponsored Content: SAVR Procedures to Enhance Outcomes: A Case-Based Discussion
Other Items Mentioned
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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