CTSNet Podcasts

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 outcomes of bioprosthetic valves in the mitral position and the role of the diagnostic wedge resection in the era of segmentectomy. He also talks about the three winners of the Innovation Video Competition: a demonstration of tricuspid valve replacement with the right atrial appendage valve, VATS duct ligation with ICG imaging, and the percutaneous closure of peripheral ECMO cannulation sites. This episode also includes Joel’s interview with Prof. Ahmad Ali Amirghofran, the Innovation Video Competition winner.

JANS Items Mentioned Long-Term Outcomes of Bioprosthetic Valves in Mitral Position: A Systematic Review of Studies Published in the Last 20 Years

The Role of the Diagnostic Wedge Resection in the Era of Segmentectomy

CTSNet Content Mentioned Tricuspid Valve Replacement with the Right Atrial Appendage Valve: The First Report

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Ligation with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging

Percutaneous Closure of Peripheral ECMO Cannulation Sites

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Innovation Video Competition Submissions

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In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning interviews Dr. Michael Mack. Dr. Mack, of Baylor Healthcare System, is the first author of the PARTNER 3 trial, which recently published its five-year results. They talk about the outcomes of the trial and what they mean for the future of TAVR.

Items Mentioned Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at Five Years

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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 outcome of the second genetically modified pig heart transplant, a meta-analysis of reconstructed data from the TAVR trial, and perioperative Durvalumab for resectable non-small cell lung cancer. He also talks about a video demonstrating left atrial aneurysm repair by IVC transection and a video demonstrating surgical repair of a double aortic arch through a sternotomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the CT surgeons he worked with during his recent trip to UGMC Hospital in Accra, Ghana.

JANS Items Mentioned World’s Second Genetically Modified Pig Heart Transplant Patient Dies

Midterm Survival of Low‐Risk Patients Treated with Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Meta‐Analysis of Reconstructed Time to Event Data

Perioperative Durvalumab for Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

CTSNet Content Mentioned Left Atrial Aneurysm—Approach by IVC Transection

Surgical Repair of Double Aortic Arch Through Sternotomy

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

Arrhythmia Alliance Mission to Ghana

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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 epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement, a joint statement on the newest aortic valve replacement study, and bronchial branching patterns and volumetry in the right upper lobe for segmentectomy planning. He also talks about a video on tips and tricks for radial artery harvesting, the recent ERAS cardiac webinar, and a video demonstrating robotic resection of mediastinal lesions. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Alaaddin Yilmaz.

JANS Items Mentioned Prophylactic Epicardial Pacemaker Implantation in Tricuspid Valve Replacement

Joint Statement from STS and EACTS Regarding Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients

Bronchial Branching Patterns and Volumetry in the Right Upper Lobe: Impact on Segmentectomy Planning

CTSNet Content Mentioned Tips and Tricks for Radial Artery Harvesting with the Harmonic Scalpel

Enhancing Recovery in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery | ERAS Webinar

Robotic Resection of Posterior and Inferior Mediastinal Lesions: Technique and Port Placement Considerations

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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 outcomes of TAVR in low-risk patients, the gender equity gap in CT surgery, and assessing donor-recipient size mismatch in pediatric heart transplantation. He also talks about an interview with the GGO guidelines co-chairs, a video demonstrating Konno root enlargement for endocarditis treatment, and a detachable aortic cross-clamp used in robotic cardiac surgery. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Michael Mack, lead author of the new TAVR study.

JANS Items Mentioned Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients at Five Years

Women in Cardiac Surgery: Closing the Equity Gap

Assessing Donor-Recipient Size Mismatch in Pediatric Heart Transplantation: Lessons Learned from Over 7,500 Transplants

CTSNet Content Mentioned New Guidelines for the Management of GGOs: An Interview with the Co-Chairs

Using Konno Aortic Root Enlargement Technique to Solve a Complex Post-Endocarditis Anatomy

Use of Detachable Aortic Cross Clamp for Robotic Cardiac Surgery

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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 new survival benchmark trial for SAVR, a trial to improve CABG outcomes in women, and the importance of age in lung transplantation donors. He also talks about a video demonstrating a minimally invasive Bentall procedure, an interview with Dr. Stephen Spindel, and a video demonstrating hybrid aortic arch treatment. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dawn Jaroszewski and Lisa McMahon for their recent pectus fellows course.

JANS Items Mentioned Survival Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Contemporary Trial Benchmark

Cardiac Surgeons Issue ‘Call to Action’ to Improve CABG Outcomes in Women

Donors in Lung Transplantation: Does Age Matter?

CTSNet Content Mentioned Minimally Invasive Bentall Procedure via Right Lateral Transaxillary Access

Simplifying Aortic Arch Surgery: An Interview with Stephen Spindel

Hybrid Aortic Arch Treatment

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar Pectus Fellows Course

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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 first in-man robotic lung transplantation, new guidelines for GGO lung tumor identification and resection presented at the EACTS annual meeting, and outcomes of treatment for infective endocarditis following TPVR. He also talks about a step-by-step video demonstrating a Ross procedure, a video demonstrating excision of fractured costal bridging cartilage, and pulmonary artery augmentation and pulmonary valve replacement after arterial switch operation. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Professor John Chambers, President of the British Heart Valve Society.

JANS Items Mentioned Robotic-Assisted Lung Transplantation: First in Man

European Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Pure Ground-Glass Opacities and Part-Solid Nodules: Task Force of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Outcomes of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement

CTSNet Content Mentioned Redo Reinforced Ross: A Step-by-Step Guide

Excision of Fractured Costal Bridging Cartilage Pulmonary Artery Augmentation and Pulmonary Valve Replacement After Arterial Switch Operation

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This episode of The Beat with Joel Dunning was recorded at the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. Joel runs through the latest in CT surgery news and CTSNet content, commenting on his favorite talks from the meeting as well. Joel discusses quality of life in pediatric patients who have undergone an arterial switch operation, the association between interstitial lung disease and outcomes after lung cancer resection, and a nested study examining experiences of patients and staff in prehabilitation for cardiac surgery. He also talks about videos demonstrating the Nikaidoh procedure, minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery, and using holographic technology for preoperative assessment of pulmonary anatomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Itumeleng Taunyane and all the other listeners who showed their support for The Beat at EACTS.

JANS Items Mentioned Pediatric Quality of Life in Toddlers and Children Who Underwent Arterial Switch Operation Beyond Early Neonatal Period

Association Between Interstitial Lung Disease and Outcomes After Lung Cancer Resection

Experiences of Patients Enrolled and Staff Involved in the Prehabilitation of Elective Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Trial: A Nested Qualitative Study

CTSNet Content Mentioned Nikaidoh Procedure for TGA, VSD, and PS in a Child

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Surgery

Preoperative Holographic Assessment of Pulmonary Anatomy for Intralobar Sequestration

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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 reports live from the 2023 EACTS Annual Meeting. This edition of The Beat was livestreamed from Vienna, Austria on October 5, 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 survival after heart transplant in adult congenital patients, cardiac surgery in variable-resource contexts, and the emerging role of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in pulmonary disease. He also talks about mitral valve-in-valve reconstruction of prosthetic valve leaflets, transposition of the anterior mitral leaflet as a patch, and truncus arteriosis repair. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to EACTS President Patrick Perier.

JANS Items Mentioned Survival After Cardiac Transplantation in Adults with Single-Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease

Cardiac Surgery in Variable-Resource Contexts: Overly Ambitious or Long Overdue?

Emerging Role of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease—Insights from the 2022 ESC Guidelines

CTSNet Content Mentioned BVF and Mitral Valve-in-Valve with Surgical Resection of Mitral Prosthetic Valve Leaflets with Mitral SURPLUS

Transposition of the Anterior Mitral Leaflet as a Patch for Posterior Annular Abscess and MAC Debridement

Repair of Truncus Arteriosus with Interrupted Aortic Arch and Moderate to Severe Truncal Valve Regurgitation

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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.