CTSNet

CTSNet.org is the leading online resource for information about cardiothoracic surgery, attracting a large number of visitors globally. It boasts the largest community of cardiothoracic surgeons in the world. As a not-for-profit organization, CTSNet is collaboratively managed by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), and the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Additionally, many other cardiothoracic surgery organizations worldwide contribute to CTSNet as Participating Organizations. Some of the valuable resources offered by CTSNet include: - Dedicated profile pages for cardiothoracic surgeons and related professionals. - The top job board specifically for the cardiothoracic surgery field. - A wide variety of educational materials available in both video and text formats. - Access to key specialty journals. - A calendar featuring events relevant to the specialty.

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 107: Global Outreach for Medical Equity

1 week 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 Status of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Interview With Faisal Bakaeen

1 week ago | ctsnet.org | Lorena Montes

At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting.   At the 2024 EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes spoke with Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Director of the Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Center at the Cleveland Clinic, about coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 106: Integrative Oncology

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 101: Transcontinental Uniportal Robotic Surgery

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning examines the first-ever transcontinental uniportal thoracic surgery. He explores the details of this significant case—location, latency, and the procedure performed—while highlighting the importance of this case, the future of robotics, and the surgeons behind this operation, Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Dr. Mugurel Bosînceanu. He also discusses Dr. Gonzalez Rivas’s new book, Healing the World, and its impact on the field of medicine.
Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Procedures: An Interview With Feras Khaliel

1 month ago | ctsnet.org | Joel Dunning

CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel Dunning recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Feras Khaliel, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.