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Aortic valve repair for insufficiency is sometimes limited by deficient leaflet tissue. During the past two years, the authors have been using autologous aortic wall as a leaflet substitute, with... More

Thoracoscopic Resection of Esophageal Leiomyoma

October 23, 2011

The video outlines the salient clinical features of esophageal leioyomyoma and their thoracoscopic management. The pertinent surgical steps are outlined to demonstrate the surgical technique that is involved in this operation and will help surgeons adopt thoracoscopic resection as standard in the management of this benign condition.

Mitral Valve Repair

October 19, 2011

Patient Selection

Management of a Complex Aortic Dissection with Combined Open and Endovascular Techniques

October 10, 2011

Acute Type A aortic dissections can be challenging entities for cardiac surgeons and require close follow-up secondary to their propensity for aneurismal degeneration. A combined open and endovascular technique is described for treating the inital dissection and resultant complications.

Michael Mack, MD - CABG Interview

September 26, 2011

Dr. Mack describes his techniques and provides tips for coronary artery bypass grafting in his second interview with Dr. Joel Dunning.

Result Summary for Survey:Thoracic Portal Survey - VATS Lobectomy Training and Instruction

September 21, 2011

Robotic Right Upper Lobectomy

September 12, 2011

A minimally invasive approach to resection of early stage lung cancers has been described and many favorable results validated. There is increased interest in pursuing a robotic approach as early experience indicates some potential advantages, including less pain in the early postoperative period and possibly more complete hilar and mediastinal lymph node dissection.