In this episode of The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning examines surgical staplers. He explores the history of surgical staplers, the evolution of surgical staplers, and discusses the company that created the first automated minimally invasive surgical stapler—United States Surgical Corporation (USSC).
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February 27, 2025
Heart transplants from donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors are well-established for adults in the United Kingdom, but extending this practice to pediatric heart transplants has been slow and difficult despite a severe donor shortage. Barriers include ethical concerns, technology gaps, and logistical challenges.
February 26, 2025
At the 38th EACTS Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor Jill Ley spoke with Dr. Catherine Fowler, Dr. Graham Cooper, and Bob Harris, from The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust, about the critical role of patient engagement and advocacy in advancing the treatment and understanding of aortic dissection.
February 13, 2025
Proper preservation of the myocardium during intraoperative ischemia is a critical predictor of satisfactory clinical outcomes. However, there can be a wide degree of diversity in myocardial damage among patients receiving the same cardioplegic solution.
February 6, 2025
In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Kim Thompson about cardiopulmonary bypass.
February 4, 2025
This interview with Dr. Marko Turina, a renowned figure in cardiothoracic surgery, offers valuable lessons for aspiring surgeons and perspectives on navigating challenges in an ever-evolving medical landscape.
December 30, 2024
In this month’s episode of The Atrium, Dr. Alice Copperwheat explores finding success in surgery training with expert guest Dr. Valerie Rusch.
December 24, 2024
This year, CTSNet published a wide variety of educational content, including interviews, clinical videos, and more. As 2024 comes to an end, CTSNet editors and staff are reflecting on the most-viewed content across CTSNet’s global platform.
November 1, 2024
At the Minimal Invasive Extracorporeal Technologies International Society 2024 conference, Dr. Prakash Punjabi delivered a presentation on “Where Are We and What We Publish—ECMO/ECLS/ Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Systems—Can There Be Synergy?”
October 31, 2024
This study investigates racial and ethnic disparities in representation and salary among academic cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States. The authors analyzed data from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) from 2021 and 2022.