Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
Episodes
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
This week on CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning focuses on the problems with the peer review system in cardiothoracic surgery. He ponders how the community can go about fixing the peer review process and if it can be improved at all.
In addition, Joel discusses aortic valve repair versus replacement, a study on biventricular repair of DORV, and which surgical procedures thoracic surgeons would choose for themselves to treat lung cancer.
He also talks about a demonstration of the frozen elephant trunk technique for total arch replacement, an interview with Prof. Cherie Erkman, and a video on left secondary carinal resection. He closes with a discussion of upcoming events in the CT surgery world.
JANS Items Mentioned
Aortic Valve Repair Results in Better One-Year Survival Than Replacement: Results From German Aortic Valve Registry
Multicenter Study on Late Outcomes of Biventricular Repair of Double Outlet Right Ventricle
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Total Arch Replacement With the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique
The Role of Gender in CT Surgeon Compensation: An Interview With Cherie Erkmen and Meghana Helder
Left Secondary Carinal Resection and Reconstruction With Intercostal Flap
Other Items Mentioned
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
This week on CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning introduces his first editorial topic of the week in which he discusses current CT surgery issues, courts a bit of controversy, and invites comments and opposing views.
In this episode, he focuses on the problems he sees with transcatheter aortic valve replacement and the benefits of surgical replacement before diving into additional news and content.
In addition, Joel discusses the newest TAVR vs SAVR data, aortic valve repair using an internal annuloplasty ring, and rapid discharge after lung resection.
He also talks about a session on mitral valve repair from the London Core Review, mediastinal envelope closure in minimally invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy, and a video demonstrating PITAC. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a remembrance of the late Dr. Alain Cribier, a pioneer in minimally invasive aortic surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
TAVI and SAVR Almost Equally Performed in California Patients Under 60
Midterm Outcomes of Aortic Valve Repair Using an Anatomically Shaped Internal Annuloplasty Ring
Rapid Discharge After Anatomic Lung Resection: Is Ambulatory Surgery for Early Lung Cancer Possible?
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Mitral Valve Repair Tips and Tricks: 2023 London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course
Mediastinal Envelope Closure in Total Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
PITAC: Pressurized Intrathoracic Aerosol Chemotherapy
Other Items Mentioned
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Disclaimer
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Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
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 need for universal family leave policies in CT surgery, long-term results of the REV procedure for various congenital heart conditions, and results of routine extubation in the operating room after CABG.
He also talks about a video demonstrating orthotopic heart transplantation, a repair of common arterial trunk type III, and an interview with John Puskas. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Shilajit Ghosh for his work on the SCTS Thoracic Forum.
JANS Items Mentioned
CT Surgery Needs Universal Policies for Pregnancy and Family Leave, Survey Shows
Routine Extubation in the Operating Room After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
Challenging Repair of Common Arterial Trunk Type III
The Coronary Stentectomy and Shifts in Coronary Artery Surgery: An Interview With John Puskas
Other Items Mentioned
CTSNet Events Calendar
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
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 new ERAS guidelines for perioperative care in cardiac surgery, a study on TEER versus surgical mitral valve repair, and a database study on multiarterial grafting in CABG.
He also talks about a video on mitral valve replacement with a robotic digital microscope, the last installment in Dr. Vince Gaudiani’s redo TAVR series, and a session on aortic valve sparing procedures from the 2023 London Core Review. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Thomas MacGillivray for his service as the STS President over the last year.
Lower Mortality With M-TEER vs Surgery, but Devil Is in the Details
Multiarterial Grafting in CABG Triumphs Again in Large Database Study
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement with a Robotic Digital Microscope
Other Items Mentioned
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Disclaimer
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning sat down with CTSNet Global editor Emily Farkas to discuss their favorite sessions at the STS annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. After talking about the breaking news and best presentations at the meeting, the pair discussed the latest clinical content on CTSNet.
JANS Items Mentioned
Surgery and Transcatheter Intervention for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in The United States
Surgical Ablation of Long-Standing Persistent AF: One-year Outcomes from the CASE-AF Registry
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: Aortic and Mitral Replacement with Double Patch Repair and Aortic Root Reconstruction in Endocarditis after TAVR
Sponsored Content: How OPCAB Can Enhance Your Practice
Bridging Technology and Education: The Development of a Telesimulator and Curriculum in Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery
Other Items Mentioned
STS Annual Meeting
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
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 risk of stroke after TAVR, invasive hemodynamic assessments in LVAD patients, and the implications of the 2022 congenital heart surgery practice survey.
He also talks about a video demonstrating tips, tricks, and pitfalls for cardiopulmonary bypass, another installment of the TAVR redo surgery series, and a segmentectomy video. The next episode of The Beat will broadcast live from the STS annual meeting on Sunday, January 27th at 6:00 pm CST. Tune in!
JANS Items Mentioned
Long-Term Risk of Stroke After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from the SwissTAVI Registry
Workforce and Training Implications of the 2022 Congenital Heart Surgery Practice Survey
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls for Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: TAVR Removal, Surgical AVR, and Ascending Aortic Replacement
Right VATS S7 and S8 Segmentectomy
Other Items Mentioned
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The Beat LIVE!
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
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 VA ECMO case study, a consensus statement from EACTS and EAPC on frailty assessment, and a study on diversity, equity, and inclusion for women in cardiothoracic surgery.
He also talks about a new video from the team behind the Surgeon’s Cookbook, the first two videos in the mastering redo surgery after TAVR series, and in interview with Hans-Joachim Schäfers. After discussing upcoming events in CT surgery, Joel closes with a shoutout to the organizers of The Heart Surgeon’s Cookbook project.
JANS Items Mentioned
Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Perioperative Support to Redo Cardiac Surgery for Inoperable Adult Patients: A Case Series
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Introducing: The Heart Surgeon's Cookbook
Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: An Introduction and LVOT Enlargement
Learning from Aortic Valve Repair: An Interview with Hans-Joachim Schäfers
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.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
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 novel device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures, a study concluding that type A aortic dissection is more aggressive in women, and a machine learning-based prediction of mitral regurgitation recurrence in mitral valve repair patients.
He also talks about CTSNet’s most popular cardiac, congenital, and thoracic surgical videos from 2023, as well as the editors’ top content from the year. After discussing upcoming events in CT surgery, Joel closes with a shoutout to Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas for his innovative and tireless work in robotic thoracic surgery.
JANS Items Mentioned
Aortic Valve Visualization and Pressurization Device: A Novel Device for Intraoperative Evaluation of Aortic Valve Repair Procedures
Type A Aortic Dissection is More Aggressive in Women
CTSNet Content Mentioned
CTSNet’s Top 5 Cardiac and Congenital Procedure Videos of 2023
CTSNet’s Top 5 Thoracic Procedure Videos of 2023
Editors’ Picks: CTSNet’s Top Content of 2023
Other Items Mentioned
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 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 a new analysis of the ISCHEMIA trial, a report on trends in management and outcomes of type B aortic dissection, and Bayesian interpretation of non-inferiority in TAVI vs. SAVR trials.
He also talks about clinical videos demonstrating trileaflet expanded polytetrafluoroethylene valved conduit creation, the Ross procedure, and a novel warm arch repair strategy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with the announcement that this is the last episode of the year. The Beat will be back with a new episode on January 11, 2024.
JANS Items Mentioned
The ISCHEMIA Trial Revisited: Setting the Record Straight on the Benefits of CABG and the Misinterpretation of a Landmark Trial
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Technique For Trileaflet Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Valved Conduit Creation
Pioneering Precision: The Ross Procedure Unveiled
Introduction of the Novel Warm Arch Repair Strategy
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.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 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 outcomes in patients with acute aortic dissection, robotic vs. full-sternotomy CABG, and a progress report from the SURD-IR trail.
He also talks about a video demonstrating a robotic pericardiectomy, robotic resection of an aberrant right subclavian artery, and an interview with Prof. Teresa Kieser. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Lars Svensson, the chairman of the heart and vascular institute at Cleveland Clinic.
JANS Items Mentioned
Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection: A Nationwide Registry Study
Pacemaker after Sutureless and Rapid-Deployment Prostheses: A Progress Report from the SURD-IR
CTSNet Content Mentioned
Total Robotic Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis
Robotic Resection of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery for Dysphagia Lusoria
Improving Cardiac Surgery Standards in Kenya: An Interview with Teresa Kieser
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.