Domenico Pagano moderates a discussion on conducting research during cardiothoracic surgery training, which was recorded at the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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October 19, 2015
The authors present a novel technique in which argon plasma energy (APE) is utilized to perform meticulous decortication, while preserving the lung parenchyma.
October 16, 2015
Using an anonymous survey, surgeons at a single institution were asked to rate the impact of 9 stressors on performance and outcomes. Complex cases, rarely performed cases, and lack of adequate assistance were assocated with the most stress. A stress-related intraoperative complication occurrence was reported by 40%. More than 80% indicated that t
October 14, 2015
Leanne Harling moderates a debate on surgeon-specific outcomes reporting between Michael Mack and Stephen Westaby, which was recorded at the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting in Amsterdam.
October 14, 2015
During the 2013 In-Training Exam for cardiothoracic surgery residents, 312 residents were surveyed regarding their training.
October 12, 2015
This video demonstrates a robotic resection for mediastinal parathyroid adenoma in a 53-year-old male patient with cerebral palsy.
October 12, 2015
This single institution study evaluated compliance with NCCN guidelines in the management of stage II-III esophageal cancer. Overall compliance was 81%, and was related to younger age, white race, and higher education level. Compliance was associated with improved survival.
October 10, 2015
Chinese men smoke one-third of the world's cigarettes; two-thirds of adult Chinese men are smokers. In contrast, the percentage of women smokers is low and is decreasing (<3%). It is estimated that by 2030 2 million annual deaths in China will be attributable to smoking.
October 8, 2015
The authors evaluated a single year of thoracic surgery operations at their institution and compared outcomes based on data in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP), which uses a sampling technique, to the STS General Thoracic Database, a comprehensive data collection system. Globally, NSQIP under
October 4, 2015
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Past President Jose Pomar interviews current President Martin Grabenwoger on key features of the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting.