CTSNet Podcasts

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

Which Extent of Surgical Resection Thoracic Surgeons Would Choose if They Were Diagnosed With an Early-Stage Lung Cancer: A European Survey

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 CTSNet Events Calendar

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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 CTSNet Events Calendar

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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.

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

Long-Term Results of the REV Procedure for Transposition of Great Arteries and Double Outlet RV With Pulmonary Stenosis

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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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.

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.

JANS Items Mentioned Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

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

Mastering Redo Surgery after TAVR: Annular Rupture Repair after TAVR and TAVR Explant after CABG with MVR

A Quarter Century of Aortic Valve Sparing Operations: 2023 London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

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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

Little Owen’s Big Milestone: The Piece of Heart Transplanted to Cure His Heart Failure Has Grown Along with Him

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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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.

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 28th at 2:30 pm CST. Tune in!

JANS Items Mentioned Long-Term Risk of Stroke After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from the SwissTAVI Registry

Value of Invasive Hemodynamic Assessments in Patients Supported by Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices

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 CTSNet Events Calendar The Beat LIVE!

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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.

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

Preinterventional Frailty Assessment in Patients Scheduled for Cardiac Surgery or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Consensus Statement of EACTS and EAPC

The Cost of Being a Woman in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery: Joint Collaboration of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Workforces on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Cardiothoracic Surgery Practice Models

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

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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.

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

Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Survival and Mitral Regurgitation Recurrence in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Repair

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 CTSNet Events Calendar

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

Editor's Choice—Trends in Management and Outcomes of Type B Aortic Dissection: A Report from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection

Bayesian Interpretation of Non-Inferiority in TAVI Versus SAVR Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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.

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

Robotic-Assisted vs. Traditional Full-Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Procedures: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Hospital Costs

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

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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.