CTSNet Podcasts

Myathenia Gravis, Thymectomy Indications and Contraindications, and Operative Management

Raffaele Rocco and Stephen Cassivi review the indications and contraindications to operative management, and also review the possible complications that may occur, as well as postoperative follow-up. Dr Cassivi is a professor of surgery at Mayo Clinic, with over 200 peer reviewed publications. He is also vice chair of the Department of Surgery.

Mid and Distal Arch Aneurysm Treatment: Optimal Strategy, Surgical Approach, and Outcome

Mohamad Bashir, Joseph Coselli, Kenji Minatoya, and Martin Czerny discuss the endovascular approach, including patient selection, surgical techniques, and secondary open repair.

Mesothelioma and Lobectomy: An Interview With Raja Flores

Joel Dunning interviews Raja Flores of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine about mesothelioma prevention and the persisting risk from asbestos exposure, as well as surgical methods to pursue for disease management.

Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview with John Elefteriades

Mohamad Bashir interviews John Elefteriades, who provides insight into the diagnosis and surgical treatment of aortic aneurysm.

Dr Yolonda Colson, Leading the Future of CT Surgery

Mara Antonoff interviews Yolonda Colson about the many accomplishments of her career, and Dr Colson provides valuable advice for younger members of the specialty.

Making a Difference in Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing

Joel Dunning speaks with Jill Ley about cardiothoracic surgery nurses at all stages of their careers.

The Horizon of Transcatheter Mitral Therapies: How Should the Surgeons Prepare?

Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Wilson Szeto, Michael J. Mack, and Gilbert Tang discuss the future of transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement.

Goodbye Sternal Precautions, Hello Move in the Tube?

Jill Ley, Doa El-Ansary, Katijjahbe Mohd, Jenny Adams, Susan Triano, and Richard Gach discuss the origin of sternal precautions, the variability in how they are defined, and recent randomized research.

Discussion: The "Hemi-Commando" Procedure for Double-Valve Endocarditis

Juan P. Umana interviews Jose Navia about the "hemi-commando" procedure for double-valve endocarditis.

Giants in Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview with Gebrine El Khoury

Leanne Harling talks with Gebrine El Khoury, a pioneer of aortic valvuloplasty, about his distinguished career and specific techniques for aortic valve repair.