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Tribute to John A. Hawkins, 1955-2011
28-July-2011
The July issue of the World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery contains a memorial tribute to Dr. John A. Hawkins. The tribute was written by Dr. Williams G. Williams.
A. Pieter Kappetein, MD
25-July-2011
Dr. David discusses his routine techniques for sternotomy, cannulation, and routine aortic-valve replacement, including choice of valves and when to do a Ross procedure. Then he discusses his signature operation---the aortic valve sparing root replacement, with many valuable hints and tips.
This Giants Interview is sponsored by CryoLife, Inc.
New Resident Program Profiles Added
01-July-2011
Four new Program Profiles have been added in the Residents Section: Emory University, MD Anderson Cancer Center/Methodist Hospital, University of Michigan, and University of Rochester Medical Center.
Tirone E. David, MD
23-June-2011
Dr. David discusses his routine techniques for sternotomy, cannulation, and routine aortic-valve replacement, including choice of valves and when to do a Ross procedure. Then he discusses his signature operation---the aortic valve sparing root replacement, with many valuable hints and tips.
This Giants Interview is sponsored by CryoLife, Inc.
AATS 2011 Mitral Conclave Presentation and Video Library Now Available on CTSNet
08-June-2011
The AATS 2011 MITRAL CONCLAVE brought together the world's leading figures in mitral valve disease for discussion of the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive approaches, percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. CTSNet hosts the Mitral Conclave and provides attendees with direct access to the presentations. Nonattendees can purchase access to the presentations online through CTSNet.
Paul Sergeant, MD
23-May-2011
Dr. Sergeant is a past president of the European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgery and is is the clinical director of the K.U.Leuven OPCAB Training and Re-training School. Dr. Sergeant discusses off-pump surgery techniques and provides tips for performing the procedures.
The Western Thoracic Surgical Association 37th Annual Meeting
17-May-2011
2011 Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together. The Full Program is now available online.
CTSNet Board Elects New Officers
18-May-2011
The CTSNet Board of Directors elected new officers at its recent meeting. Thor Sundt was elected to serve as President, A. Pieter Kappetein was elected as Secretary, and Doug Wood was elected to serve as Treasurer. All terms are 1 year.
Tom Treasure, MD MS FRCS F
27-April-2011
Dr. Treasure is a past president of the European Association of Cardio-thoracic Surgery and was chairman of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons metastasectomy guideline project. Here, Dr. Treasure discusses pulmonary metastasectomy in depth and talks about the PULMICC trial.
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., MD
05-April-2011
Dr. Damiano is a pioneer in the area of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His developmental work on robotically assisted microsurgery for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) earned him a ComputerWorld Smithsonian Award in June 1997.
Tribute to Juro Wada, MD
01-April-2011
Dr. Juro Wada passed away on February 14, 2011 at his home in Tokyo, Japan. He was 88 years old.
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network Solicits additional Satellite Sites for AFib Trial
30-March-2011
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) is soliciting applications for additional Satellite Sites to participate in the Network trial "Surgical Ablation Versus No Surgical Ablation for Patients with Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrilation Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery". The application deadline is April 21, 2011.
The 2011 Mitral Conclave Full Program Is Now Available Online
15-October-2010
2011 Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together. The Full Program is now available online.
Peter Vincent Moulder, Jr. 1921-2010
09-February-2011
Peter Vincent Moulder, Jr. was born January 26, 1921. He died May 10, 2010, at age 89.
Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Colorectal Cancer (PulMiCC) Trial
14-January-2011
PulMiCC is a randomised controlled trial supported by the UK’s National Cancer Research Institute and funded by Cancer Research UK. It is now enrolling patients.
ASCVTS-ATCSA 2011 Joint Meeting and Postgraduate Course, May 26-29, 2011, Phuket, Thailand
20-December-2010
Moving Forward in Unity–Joint Meeting of 19th ASCVTS & 21st ATCSA and 4th AATS/ASCVTS Postgraduate Course, May 26-29, 2011, Phuket, Thailand.
2011 Mitral Conclave
15-October-2010
2011 Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together: Abstract and video submission deadline is January 7, 2011.
Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularization
03-December-2010
Developed by the Task Force on Myocardial Revascularization of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EACTS), the guidelines provide a balanced view of indications for PCI and CABG, based on the joint effort of a group of invasive cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and noninvasive cardiologists. Table 9 of the guidelines summarizes the present recommendations for coronary revascularization.
ESTS 2010-2011 Officers and Council
23-August-2010
The ESTS Officers and Council were elected at the 18th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery held from the 30 May to the 2 June 2010.
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