In this video, the authors present their technique for minimally invasive atrial fibrillation hybrid ablation of long persistent atrial fibrillation with concomitant thoracoscopic left atrial appendage closure.
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Cardiac
February 23, 2024
In this series of videos, Dr. Vincent Gaudiani shares his experience in the new field of surgery after previous TAVR and provides his tips for safely performing redo surgery for a variety of indications including TAVR early and late failure, endocarditis, and when further valve surgery is required.
February 23, 2024
In this session from the 2023 London Core Review Cardiothoracic Surgery Course, Professor Steven Westaby spoke on notable milestones in cardiac surgery.
February 22, 2024
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.
February 22, 2024
This video presents the case of a nine-year-old male with severe sub-valvular stenosis caused by a discrete subaortic membrane and interventricular septum hypertrophy. The surgical technique included excision of the subaortic membrane, mobilization of the left and right fibrous trigons, and extended septal myectomy.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Alan Cribier, well known for completing the first TAVI procedure in 2002, has passed away at the age of 79. The French surgeon successfully implanted the first percutaneous aortic valve in a patient who was declared inoperable, resulting in an innovative new procedure that started an important conversation in the CT surgery community.
February 21, 2024
This retrospective multicenter study examined late surgical outcomes for children from low and middle income countries with double outlet right ventricle (DORV). DORV was defined as both great arteries arising entirely or mostly from the right ventricle. A total of 81 consecutive DORV repairs were performed between 1996 and 2022.
February 21, 2024
In this study, the authors aimed to analyze the one-year outcome after aortic valve (AV) repair versus surgical AV replacement (SAVR) in patients with aortic regurgitation (AR) using data from the German Aortic Valve Registry (GARY). A total of 8,076 AR patients were included in the analysis.
February 20, 2024
Watch CTSNet Editor in Chief Dr. Joel Dunning discuss the lack of diversity across all measures among trainees and best practices to level the playing field with Prof. Leah Backhus.
February 20, 2024
A hybrid approach to total arch replacement is preferred by the authors, and a frozen elephant trunk (FET) was chosen for this case using an E-vita Open Neo.