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 new findings on treatment for mesothelioma, a study on quality of life after acute type B aortic dissection, and a new real-time blood monitor for high-risk surgeries. He also talks about a quick technique for aortic hemiarch replacement, a video on the subannular Bentall technique, and an alternative technique to mimic robotic thoracic surgery using VATS. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late Dr. David Sugarbaker, a pioneer in mesothelioma surgery.

JANS Items Mentioned MARS2: Decortication Plus Chemotherapy Associated with Worse Outcomes for Resectable Mesothelioma

Long Term Health Related Quality of Life After Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: A Cross Sectional Survey Study

Real-Time Blood Monitor Saves Doctors Critical Time During Surgery

CTSNet Content Mentioned Aortic Hemiarch Replacement: The 7-Minute Technique

Subannular Bentall in Pseudoaneurysm of Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa

Right Upper Lobectomy with Surgeon Powered Robotics

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

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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 updated aortic aneurysm and dissection guidelines, a new device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures, and a study on the contributions of proteoglycans to sex differences, plaque phenotypes, and outcomes. He also talks about a video demonstrating an endoscopic beating-heart tricuspid valve replacement, an interview with Ukrainian surgeon Dr. Glib Yemets, and a video demonstrating the increasingly popular periareolar method for cardiac surgery. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Glib Yemets for his dedication to CT surgery in Ukraine.

JANS Items Mentioned Updated JCS/JSCVS/JATS/JSVS 2020 Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection

Aortic Valve Visualization and Pressurization Device: A Novel Device for Intraoperative Evaluation of Aortic Valve Repair Procedures

Proteomic Atlas of Atherosclerosis: The Contribution of Proteoglycans to Sex Differences, Plaque Phenotypes, and Outcomes

CTSNet Content Mentioned Totally Endoscopic Beating-Heart Second Redo Tricuspid Valve Replacement

Cardiac Surgery in Kyiv: An Interview with Glib Yemets

New Trend in the Periareolar Minimally Invasive Approach: The PAMI Technique

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 donor-transmitted coronary artery disease in heart transplant recipients, multiple arterial grafting in diabetic populations, and outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement with prior CABG. He also talks about VATS documentation of intraoperative unilateral pulmonary artery clamping test, a demonstration of a Cabrol patch with Cooley fistula, and a recording of Duke Cameron’s talk from the 2021 Birmingham Review Course. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Lorena Montes, CTSNet’s new Cardiac Senior Editor.

JANS Items Mentioned Prevalence, Characteristics, and Prognostic Relevance of Donor-Transmitted Coronary Artery Disease in Heart Transplant Recipients

Survival of Multiple Arterial Grafting in Diabetic Populations: A 20-Year National Experience

Comparison of Outcomes and Discharge Location After Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

CTSNet Content Mentioned Intraoperative Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Clamping Test: A First VATS Documentation of a Years Old Technique

Cabrol Patch with Cooley Fistula: A Useful Tool for Difficult-to-Control Bleeding

Aortopathies: Birmingham Review Course 2021

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 first autoregulated total artificial heart implant in the United States, a study of on-table chest drain removals, and the association between fluoroquinolone use and hospitalization with aortic aneurysm. He also talks about an off-pump technique for aortic arch debranching, another recording from AATS 2023, and the recent congenital cardiac Guest Editor Series. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the father of modern mitral valve repair, Alian Carpentier.

JANS Items Mentioned The First Autoregulated Total Artificial Heart Implant in the United States

Are Chest Drains Routinely Required After Thoracic Surgery? A Drainology Study of On-Table Chest Drain Removals

Association Between Fluoroquinolone Use and Hospitalization with Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection

CTSNet Content Mentioned Aortic Arch Debranching: The Off-Pump Technique

ATAS 2023: Subannular Bioconduit Implantation

Guest Editor Series: Right Axillary Thoracotomy for Repair of a Wide Variety of Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children—Should This Be the New Standard?

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 first in-human transapical beating-heart septal myectomy, machine learning prediction of mortality following cardiac surgery, and organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. He also talks about Bo Yang’s presentation on aortic root enlargement from ATAS 2023, a roundup of five videos on surgical innovations in lung cancer treatment, and a video on the management strategy of ATAAD with cerebral malperfusion. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Dr. Bo Yang’s eponymous aortic root enlargement technique.

JANS Items Mentioned First-in-Human Transapical Beating-Heart Septal Myectomy in Patients with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Machine Learning Prediction of Mortality Following Cardiac Surgery: Analysis of a Large National Database

Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

CTSNet Content Mentioned ATAS 2023: Techniques of Aortic Root Enlargement

5 Videos on Surgical Innovations in Lung Cancer Treatment

Rapid Reperfusion: Management Strategy of ATAAD with Cerebral Malperfusion

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 EACTS and STS review on conduits for CABG, a groundbreaking domino surgery in infants, and coronary plaque sampling to gain molecular insights into coronary artery disease. He also talks about a video demonstrating direct axillary artery cannulation, a recorded SCTS session on the management of thoracic aortic aneurysms, and a robotic bilateral thymectomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to CTSNet’s new JANS editors. 

JANS Items Mentioned Expert Systematic Review on the Choice of Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 

Groundbreaking 'Domino' Heart Surgery at NYC Hospital Saves Lives of Two Baby Girls 

Coronary Plaque Sampling Reveals Molecular Insights Into Coronary Artery Disease 

CTSNet Content Mentioned Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation: Safe, Expeditious, and Hemostatic

SCTS 2023 Snapshot: Contemporary Non-Size Risk Factors in the Management of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections

Robotic Bilateral Thymectomy

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 STS and AATS rebuttal to the 2023 Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline, the development of an adult congenital mortality risk model, and early deterioration of heart valves that have now been taken off the market. He also talks about videos demonstrating pulmonary artery aneurysm replacement with vascular prosthesis, a RATS bilateral lobectomy, and an off-pump reconstruction of the right pulmonary artery in an infant. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late cardiac surgeon Simon MacGowan. 

JANS Items Mentioned STS/AATS-Endorsed Rebuttal to 2023 ACC/AHA Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline: A Missed Opportunity to Present Accurate and Comprehensive Revascularization Recommendations 

Development of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Congenital Mortality Risk Model   

Abbott Pulls Trifecta Heart Valves off the Market Due to Early Deterioration 

CTSNet Content Mentioned Large Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Replacement with Vascular Prothesis in a Patient with Coronary Artery Disease and PFO  

RATS Bilateral Lobectomy and Tangential Resection of Left Main Pulmonary Artery 

Challenging Pulmonary Arterial Reconstruction: Off-Pump Reconstruction of the Right Pulmonary Artery in an Infant

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

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In this episode of CTSNet’s flagship podcast, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning interviews cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Guidelines Committee Faisal Bakaeen. The update to the guidelines on chronic coronary disease has been an important topic of discussion among surgeons since they were released, and Joel and Faisal discuss their implications. Joel also discusses the latest CTSNet content, including an interview with Colombian thoracic surgeon Eric Vinck, a video demonstrating minimally invasive left atrial myxoma resection using 3D technology, and recordings from the SCTS coronary sessions.  Finally, after discussing upcoming events in the cardiothoracic surgery world, Joel closes with a shoutout to John D. Puskas for his long and fruitful career in coronary revascularization.

CTSNet Content Mentioned Lung Transplantation Challenges in Colombia: An Interview with Eric Vinck Minimally Invasive Left Atrial Myxoma Resection Using 3D Technology 2023 SCTS Coronary Sessions

Other Items Mentioned 2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines  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 safe duration of hypothermic circulatory arrest, racial disparities in survival after lung transplant, and pulmonary dysfunction after inferior pulmonary ligament division. He also talks about a video demonstrating ICG for intraoperative thoracic duct lymphangiogram in VATS thoracic duct ligation, an expert webinar discussing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation programs, and video demonstrating a valve-sparing aortic root replacement. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to Tom D’Amico for his pioneering work in thoracic surgery. 

JANS Items Mentioned Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest with Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion: How Long is Safe?   

Association of Socioeconomic Position with Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Survival After Lung Transplant 

Inferior Pulmonary Ligament Division During Left Upper Lobectomy Causes Pulmonary Dysfunction 

CTSNet Content Mentioned ICG for Intraoperative Thoracic Duct Lymphangiogram in VATS Thoracic Duct Ligation

ASAIO Webinar | ECPR: Building the Team for Success

Redo Sternotomy with David VI Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in an 18-Year-Old 

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

In this epsiode, Joel discusses new dissolving cardiac monitors used to treat heart disease, an initiative in Côte d’Ivoire leading the way for CT surgery in Africa, and a simple technique for mitral valve repair using running sutures. He also talks about videos demonstrating the Nikaidoh operation, right gastroepiploic artery harvesting in CABG, and a VATS right pneumectomy. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the staff at CTSNet.

JANS Items Mentioned Dissolving Cardiac Device Monitors and Treats Heart Disease 

A Model for Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry Announces New Initiative to Become Self-Sufficient in Pediatric Cardiology Surgery

A Mitral Valve Repair Update: Simple, Intuitive, and Physiological Techniques Using Running Sutures (Part I & Part II) 

CTSNet Content Mentioned The Nikaidoh Operation: An Aortic Translocation Repair

Harvesting of the Right Gastroepiploic Artery in CABG

An Easy Way to Perform a Biportal VATS Right Pneumonectomy

Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar

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