Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: Interview With Pieter Kappetein

“To stay motivated for forty years in cardiac surgery, I think you must have a broader vision,” Pieter Kappetein says in an interview with Joel Dunning, which was filmed at the 2016 STS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kappetein reflects on his own career, including how he became interested in cardiac surgery and the importance of conducting research. Dr. Kappetein is a Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; he is also EACTS Secretary General and President of CTSNet.