Joel Dunning

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Co-Editor-in-Chief at CTSNet

cardiothoracic surgeon working at James Cook University Hospital.

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 110: Artificial Intelligence in CT Surgery

1 week ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with CTSNet Board Member Dr. Keith Naunheim, Vallee L. and Melba Willman Professor and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, about artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. They discuss how AI will affect and impact CT surgery, where AI is already incorporated in the CT surgery world, and the importance of field-testing AI.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 109: SAVR vs TAVR

2 weeks ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with CTSNet JANS Editor Dr. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, a cardiac surgeon in the University Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, about surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) vs transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). They discuss SAVR and TAVR guidelines, the suitability of SAVR vs TAVR for patients aged 65-75, and mechanical heart valves.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 108: ESTS 2025 Recap

3 weeks ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning recaps the 33rd European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) annual meeting in Budapest. He discusses the key themes and takeaways from the event, the SHURUI single-port robotic system, the hands-on experience with the da Vinci Single-Port system led by Dr. Tom Routledge, and the extraordinary guest lecture from Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik’s cube.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 107: Global Outreach for Medical Equity

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with cofounders Courtney Maxey-Jones and Connor Wasilnak about their charity, Global Outreach for Medical Equity and Development (GOMED), which exists to deliver essential medical supplies to underresourced regions. They discuss the reasons behind its creation, its mission, the current status of the organization, and how individuals and companies can get involved.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 106: Integrative Oncology

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Nina Fuller-Shavel, co-chair of the British Society for Integrative Oncology (BSIO) from 2021 to 2023 and current co-chair of the BSIO Clinical Practice and Education Committee, about integrative oncology. They discuss what integrative oncology entails, mistletoe therapy, oncothermia, and the innovative integrative oncology app called Oncio.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 105: Academic Group Chats

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Dibin Mohammed, a consultant at Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, about his WhatsApp group, Young CVTS Surgeons Kerala. They discuss the group’s goal and the topics its covers, such as recent academic papers and innovative surgical solutions, as well as the reasons Dr. Mohammed created it. Dr. Mohammed also shares insights into working in India and the training systems for residents in the country.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 104: Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning celebrates two years of the podcast and speaks with Dr. Joseph F. Sabik III, president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and chair of the Department of Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, about the future of cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss the future of revascularization, advancements in valve procedures, arterial grafting, robotics training, and the importance of work-life balance.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 103: Totally Tissue-Engineered Valves

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Cristiano Spadaccio, an attending cardiac surgeon and associate professor of surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio, USA, about totally tissue-engineered valves for tricuspid replacement.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 102: Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery

2 months ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, the Surgical Director of Mitral Valve and Heart Failure Therapies at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky, USA, about totally endoscopic cardiac surgery. They explore key highlights from Dr. Castillo-Sang’s CTSNet series Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery Series: The Swiss Army Knife Approach, his journey in performing endoscopic surgeries, and how he learned the techniques.
Surgical Repair of Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy With Stryker Plates and Cadaveric Ribs

2 months ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This video from CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel Dunning presents a repair for acquired asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy involving a person who underwent a Ravitch operation at the age of four. Unfortunately, this intervention inhibited the growth of the thoracic cavity, resulting in severe shortness of breath due to a very small thoracic cavity. The third to seventh ribs were resected where the cartilages used to be, and the sternum was elevated.