CTSNet - Headlines http://www.ctsnet.org en-us Copyright 2011 CTSNet support@ctsnet.org CTSNet RSS http://www.ctsnet.org/graphics/logos/organizations/ctsnet_logo_wht195.gif http://www.ctsnet.org 195 50 <![CDATA[New Residency Program Profile (PDF)]]> CTSNet Residents section features profiles of national and international cardiothoracic surgery training programs. A new program profile has been added for Cedars Sinai Medical Center Thoracic Surgery Residency Program.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1233.html Fri, 11 May 2012 06:27:00 EDT <![CDATA[Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Trials Program]]>

Edward Bender, MD, the CTSNet Apps Editor, has developed an iPad app version of some of the most popular sections of CTSNet. The iPad app presents users with a searchable Events listing and Surgeon’s page (along with Map It locations), CTSNet Career Center, and direct access to the online journals.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1231.html Thu, 10 May 2012 03:09:00 EDT <![CDATA[May 2012 Thoracic Journal CME]]> New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery have been added to the Thoracic Portal.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1012.html Thu, 03 May 2012 09:31:00 EDT <![CDATA[May 2012 CTSNet Journal CME]]> New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery have been added to the Congential, Cardiac, and Thoracic Portals.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1009.html Thu, 03 May 2012 06:01:00 EDT <![CDATA[Valvuloplasty by Polytetrafluorethylene Leaflet Extensions for Bicuspid Aortic Valve in a 17-Year-Old Patient]]> The lack of an ideal valve substitute in the congenitally affected aortic valve has raised the interest in aortic valvuloplasty by leaflet extensions. Several techniques using native or xenopericardium have been described for aortic valve repair, however, the ideal material for leaflet extensions still remains controversial.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1227.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:19:00 EDT <![CDATA[What Content Was Popular in March?]]>

The list of the content items on CTSNet that were most frequently viewed during January is now available. The list highlights both items new to the list and those that have increased in popularity the most since the previous month. The January list contains nine new items appearing for the first time on a "Most Viewed Content" list. Take a look at the Top 50 Articles or Videos Viewed During January 2012 and discover what CTSNet content you might have missed.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1230.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:39:00 EDT <![CDATA[Are You Smarter Than Your Attending?]]>

Edward Bender, MD, the CTSNet Apps Editor, has developed an iPad app version of some of the most popular sections of CTSNet. The iPad app presents users with a searchable Events listing and Surgeon’s page (along with Map It locations), CTSNet Career Center, and direct access to the online journals.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1229.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:47:00 EDT <![CDATA[Current Techniques of Tricuspid Valve Repair]]> Cardiac surgeons largely have converted to reparative procedures for tricuspid valve disease. Techniques that have been successful for mitral repair have facilitated the transition to repair. This video illustrates current repair methods in 8 patients with a variety of tricuspid valve disorders.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1225.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:42:00 EDT <![CDATA[May 2012 Cardiac Journal CME]]> New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery have been added to the Cardiac Portal.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1011.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:25:00 EDT <![CDATA[May 2012 Congenital Journal CME]]> New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery have been added to the Congential Portal.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1010.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:54:00 EDT <![CDATA[New Thoracic Portal Survey: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Training and Instruction]]> Take the new survey on minimally invasive esophagectomy training and instruction and help us learn about current formal and informal educational aspects regarding this technique.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1226.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:22:00 EDT <![CDATA[William Walker, FRCS]]> April 1st 2012 is the 20th Anniversary of VATS lobectomy at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Twenty years ago, Dr. William Walker performed a left upper lobectomy using a 3-port approach standing in the posterior position. Now approaching his thousandth operation, he discusses his first VATS lobectomy and his current techniques. 

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1224.html Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:52:00 EDT <![CDATA[New ACGME-approved, Thoracic Surgery Residency position "tracked" towards General Thoracic Surgery]]> This new two-year residency program offered by the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Hospital and Clinics will be initiated in July 2012 and is designed for graduates of Surgery training programs. The program will emphasize broad experience in all aspects of general thoracic surgery.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1228.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:06:00 EDT <![CDATA[Interim CTSNet Co-Editors Appointed]]> CTSNet is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Ferguson and Mr. Joel Dunning have been appointed as Interim Co-Editors of CTSNet. Dr. Ferguson and Mr. Dunning have long been involved in many of CTSNet’s editorial aspects, and have already begun planning site enhancements.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1223.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:47:00 EDT <![CDATA[Aortic Translocation Operation with Minimal Prosthetic Material]]> The aortic translocation operation for d-TGV, VSD, and PS was first performed in June, 1983. Since then, the senior author has been directly involved in 24 such operations with one early death.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1222.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:33:00 EDT <![CDATA[Technique for Upper Sternal Allograft Implantation]]> A young female with a single metastasis at the level of the upper portion of the sternum underwent surgical excision of the sternum followed by sternal allograft implantation. The use of a sternal allograft provides excellent functional and cosmetic results.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1221.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:33:00 EST <![CDATA[Reverse Subclavian Flap and "Aorto-Pulmonary Window" Technique for Repair of Interrupted Aortic Arch and Common Arterial Trunk]]> In this video the authors demonstrate the surgical strategy for repair of interrupted aortic arch using a reverse subclavian flap and common arterial trunk using an "aortopulmonary window" type of repair in a 3.7 kg baby.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1220.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST <![CDATA[Stuart Jamieson, MD]]> Professor Stuart Jamieson has performed over 2600 pulmonary thromboendarterectomies–more than the rest of the world combined. He has trained most of the surgeons who perform this technique. In this interview he describes the way he performs this technique, who is suitable, and also talks about emergency pulmonary embolectomy.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1216.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:12:00 EST <![CDATA[Thoracic Surgeons' Mobile Device Usage Survey Results]]> The use of mobile devices for professional applications has increased dramatically in the last 5 years.  Read the results of this survey to find out how your colleagues use such devices in their practices.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1219.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:33:00 EST <![CDATA[What Content Was Popular in January?]]>

The list of the content items on CTSNet that were most frequently viewed during January is now available. The list highlights both items new to the list and those that have increased in popularity the most since the previous month. The January list contains nine new items appearing for the first time on a "Most Viewed Content" list. Take a look at the Top 50 Articles or Videos Viewed During January 2012 and discover what CTSNet content you might have missed.

]]> http://www.ctsnet.org/announcements/announcement1217.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:17:00 EST