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Monthly Newsletter - July 2009
New Improved Job Center Launched on CTSNet
CTSNet has partnered with JobTarget to provide the CTSNet community with new tools to manage job searches. The CTSNet Job Center now provides a highly targeted focus on employment opportunities in the CT field and allows you to browse and organize jobs by keyword, location, job type, and other categories. An advanced Job Alert system notifies candidates of new opportunities that match pre-selected criteria. Employers and recruiters can browse resumes and post jobs through specialized employer accounts.
Visit the new CTSNet Job Center today and learn about the many new features that will help you find the perfect professional position.
Major Renovations for the Resident Section
A Message from the Residents Section Editors:
We are pleased to announce that the Residents Section of CTSNet has undergone a major renovation that should allow for easier use and access to important websites. We are also pleased to announce that several new sections have been created which are directed towards cardiothoracic and general surgery residents as well as medical students. These include links for resident education, program profiles, AHA/ACC guidelines, and updated links to important associated cardiothoracic surgery websites. Future goals include an e-video library of basic cardiothoracic surgical techniques and an updated meeting event link. We are interested in feedback to continue to improve and make this the major integrative site for those interested in cardiothoracic surgery.
Michael E. Halkos, MD and Tom C. Nguyen, MD, Editors of the CTSNet Residents Section
Recent additions to the Residents Section:
Under Guidelines, an extensive listing of ACC/AHA and STS Guidelines has been provided.
Under Resident Education, a Pro/Con discussion on Two- versus Three-year Cardiothoracic Training Programs:
Stephen H. McKellar MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota USA favors three years (his subtitle: Barking Up the Wrong Tree).
Peter I. Ellman MD, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida USA favors two years (his subtitle: A Two Year CT Program is One Year Shorter Than a Three Year CT Program)
A new Program Profile has been added: Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The profile of this program is writen by Elizabeth H. Stephens, Baylor/Texas Children’s, Houston Texas USA, and by Michael E. Halkos, MD and Tom C. Nguyen, MD, Editors of the Residents Section.
New Cardiac Surgery Video - July 2009
"The Use of Nitinol Clips in Cardiac Surgery: A New Method of Sternal Closure" by Doctors Nicolas Nikolaidis and Geoffrey Tsang, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom, and Sunil K. Ohri, Wessex Cardiothoracic Centre, Southampton. United Kingdom.
New Adult Cardiac Surgery Video
"Artificial Chordal Replacement in Complex Mitral Valve Repair" by J. Scott Rankin, MD, Centennial Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.
New Horizons Contribution - Jul 2009
"Simulation in Cardiothoracic Surgery" by M. Blair Marshall, MD, Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC USA.
Material for the New Horizons page of the Residents Section is selected by the Editor, Dr. Walter H. Merrill, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi USA.
Three new contributions have been added in the past month, bringing the total to 146.
Boodhwani M, de Kerchove L, Glineur D, Noirhomme P, El Khoury G.
Repair of Aortic Valve Cusp Prolapse.
MMCTS (July 2, 2009). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2008.003806.
Carrel T.
Aortic Valve and/or Aortic Root Replacement Using an Aortic Homograft.
MMCTS (June 26, 2009). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2009.003905.
Groh M.
Off-Pump Epicardial High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Structural Heart Repair.
MMCTS (June 18, 2009). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2007.003061.
New Book Available in CTSNet Bookstore
"Robotic Surgery" by Farid Gharagozloo, Surgeon-in-Chief Washington Institute of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chief of Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery and Clinical Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC USA, and Farzad Najam, Associate Director of Cardiac Surgery and Assistant Clinical professor of Surgery at the George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC USA.
Representing a landmark in the medical literature, Robotic Surgery is the first complete robotic surgery sourcebook. In its pages, you'll explore the new frontiers of robotic and remote technologies, which bring us closer to the goal of achieving the benefits of traditional surgery with the least disruption to the normal functions of the human body. The authors take you through the fundamental principles of robotic surgery and provide clear instruction on their clinical application.
The book can be purchased through the CTSNet (Amazon) Bookstore.
Off-Pump vs. On-Pump CABG Study
McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) at Hamilton General Hospital is currently conducting a 5000 patient, 5-year prospective, randomized, multinational, clinical trial that is comparing On-Pump CABG to Off-Pump CABG techniques (CORONARY). Support for this study is from the Canadian Institute of Health Research. We would like to recruit a few more centers with experience and expertise in On-Pump and Off-Pump CABG, either as a group or as individual surgeons. If you would like further information about the study, or participate as an investigative site, please contact the study’s Principal Investigator, Dr. Andre Lamy at andre.lamy@phri.ca or lamya@mcmaster.ca.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00463294
We thank you for your consideration, assistance and support.
New Thoracic Video - July 2009
"Left Lower Lobe Sleeve Resection for a Carcinoid Tumor" by Andrew F. Pierre, MD and Marcelo Cypel, MD, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON Canada.
The AATS website has been been completely revised by the Web Committee, chaired by Dr. Bryan F. Meyers. The key feature of the new redesign is a top navigation bar creating a clean, user-friendly format which enables users to navigate to desired content in fewer clicks. Inspired and guided by the Web Committee, the site is tailored to meet our members’ needs — making it more efficient, nicer to look at, and easier to navigate. AATS invites you to investigate the new website.
Register Now for STSA Annual Meeting
Register now for the upcoming STSA 56th Annual Meeting, to be held November 4-7, 2009 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in Marco Island, FL.
The Program Committee has designed a robust program that provides a balance between education, opportunity for thoughtful discussion, and time to renew friendships and experience camaraderie – all of which make the Southern so special. The resort is situated on three miles of pristine southwest Florida beaches and offers a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Please visit the STSA website to view the advance program and download a meeting registration form. Also posted is information about spouse/guest activities and making hotel reservations at the Marco Island Marriott.
The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. STSA designates this activity for a maximum of 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The advance registration deadline is October 9, 2009. If you are unable to register by this date you may register on-site, but please note, there will be an additional $50 charge for attendees registering on-site in Marco Island.
Please contact Katie Bochenek at STSA headquarters with any questions at 800-685-7872 or by e-mail at kbochenek@stsa.org.
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STSA 2009 Membership Application Materials are due September 15, 2009.
Thoracic surgeons interested in applying for membership in the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association can view membership requirements and download an application by visiting the STSA Web site.
Membership in the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association is limited to thoracic surgeons practicing or having previously practiced in the southern regions of the United States or who have completed a thoracic residency training program in the STSA region.
Please contact Katie Bochenek at STSA headquarters with any questions at 800-685-7872 or by e-mail at kbochenek@stsa.org.
AATS Announcements - July 2009
Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision Making
September 10 – 12, 2009
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) present the Scientific Program for the 2009 Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision-Making taking place September 10 – 12, 2009 in Chicago, IL USA.
This two and one-half day interactive program, with the world’s leading cardiac surgeons and cardiologists, offers an integrative approach to managing the medical, surgical and interventional challenges in valvular heart disease. The expert faculty will provide evidence-based strategies that will impact your practice performance and improve outcomes for your patients with valvular heart disease. Full program information can be found here.
Highlights include:
- Distinguished Honored Lecture on the Past and Future of Valvular Heart Disease given by Dr. Eugene Braunwald;
- Special Lectures including:
- The History, Techniques and Outcomes of Aortic Valve Sparing given by Dr. Tirone David;
- The Asymptomatic Patient with Severe Valve Disease given by Dr. Robert Bonow;
- and Why the Guidelines Do Not Go Far Enough given by Dr. Steven Bolling.
Individual Case Presentations on:
- Clinical Scenarios of Mitral Valve and Aortic Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Mitral Stenosis and Tricuspid Regurgitation
Physician Breakout Sessions focusing on:
- Echo: Advanced Cardiac Valve Imaging
- Decision Making: Where Management Guidelines Do Not Go
- Surgical Video: Complex Mitral Repair and Aortic Root Surgery
Nursing and Physician Assistant Breakout Session focusing on:
- Caring for the Patient with Valvular Heart Disease
REGISTRATION
Space is limited, register today.
ACCREDITATION
Physicians
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AATS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
The American College of Cardiology Foundation is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The ACCF designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 continuing education hours. Requirements for successful completion are attendance in a session in its entirety and completing the evaluation tool. Each attendee should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. While offering credits noted above, the program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.
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Aortic Symposium 2010
April 29 – 30, 2010
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
New York, New York
Course Directors:
Randall B. Griepp, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Steven L. Lansman, MD, PhD, Westchester Medical Center
Program Overview:
Aortic Symposium 2010 is a two-day symposium focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections. This conference is designed for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses and those involved with the care of individuals with aortic disease. The faculty consists of world leaders in this field who have been invited to share their experience regarding difficult problems in aortic disease.
Call for Abstracts:
The Call for Abstracts website will open during the summer of 2009. When this occurs, select the Abstract/Video Submission Link. Specific instructions for abstract/video submission are located on the submission website, including how to submit graphs or charts.
Authors submitting abstracts/videos for AORTIC SYMPOSIUM 2010 must use electronic submission ONLY.
Abstracts/Videos must be received by Friday, December 11, 2009 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Visit www.aats.org/aortic to learn more about Aortic Symposium 2010.
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AATS Applications for Membership Now Available Online
Applications for membership in the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are now available online at www.aats.org. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the membership requirements and guidelines on the AATS Website.
To apply for membership a current member of the Association must act as the primary sponsor by initiating the application process in the Members Only area of the AATS Website. Applications must be received by November 30, 2009 for consideration. All applications received after that deadline will be automatically deferred until 2010.
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Annual Meeting and Training Sessions
18th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held 30 May-2 June 2010 at Feria de Valladolid, Valladolid Spain. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2010.
For information, contact: Mondial Congress and Events
Mondial GmbH & Co
Phone: + 43 1 58804-0
Fax: + 43 1 58804-185
Email: ests2010@mondial-congress.com
Additional information
Training Sessions:
8-9 October 2009
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery, Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, ESTS Secretariat
Phone: 44 1392 430671
Fax: 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
15-16 February 2010
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery (Practical Course in the Laboratory) Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, ESTS Secretariat
Phone: + 44 1392 430671
Fax: + 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
17-21 March 2010
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery (Theoretical Course) Antalya, Turkey.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, ESTS Secretariat
Phone: + 44 1392 430671
Fax: + 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
27-28 September 2010
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery Elancourt (Practical Course in the Laboratory) Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford ESTS Secretariat
Phone: + 44 1392 430671
Fax: + 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
Register Now to Attend the 2009 Legislative Advocacy Workshop
The STS Legislative Advocacy Workshop is back—just as Congress is in the midst of debating health care reform legislation. Designed specifically to develop leaders who can take a stand on health care policy, the timing for the Advocacy Workshop is perfect. Plan now to attend and help shape the health care debate on behalf of cardiothoracic surgery!
The 2009 Legislative Advocacy Workshop will be held September 13-15 in Washington, DC. The anticipated congressional calendar calls for the culmination of health care reform legislation to be the major order of business when elected leaders return from their August recess. The Workshop will provide an extraordinary opportunity for STS members to participate in the history-making debate in Washington over health care reform legislation.
The Workshop will kick off with a Sunday evening reception, followed by a day of discussions with congressional leaders and Obama administration policy makers. Following an in-depth update on critical issues, an advocacy training session will help participants convey the specialty’s message. Appointments will then be scheduled for Tuesday morning as attendees hit Capitol Hill to meet with congressmen and senators to discuss the challenges facing cardiothoracic surgeons. Click here for more particulars. For questions and additional information, contact Bob Kohlmeyer, Government Relations Coordinator, at rkohlmeyer@sts.org or (202) 481-1026.
Advances in Quality & Outcomes 2009 – Register Now
Surgeons and data managers interested in improving the quality of both data collection and patient care should attend the upcoming Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting to be held September 24-26 at the Marriott Hotel and Marina in San Diego, California.
The AQO Conference, now in its sixth year, has become the definitive meeting for STS Database professionals. Participation at AQO, like participation in the STS National Database, demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement and is an investment in the future.
In 2009, AQO attendees will benefit from in-depth presentations by data managers and surgeons who will provide practical applications for data collection and achieving quality outcomes. With the national spotlight increasingly on the potential use of databases, AQO offers an important opportunity for data managers to bring home new perspectives that can benefit their employers.
Separate sessions will focus on each of the three Databases that comprise the STS National Database: Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, and Congenital Heart Surgery.
The Conference offers excellent opportunities to explore how others are implementing new initiatives and achieving cost savings. AQO is also a chance to connect with exhibiting software vendors and explore new or improved applications.
The AQO Conference is designed for data managers of all experience levels, and again this year will include a special session for beginners. Primary data contacts and new data managers in particular, are encouraged to attend. As in years past, continuing education units will be provided for nurses, perfusionists, and health care quality professionals.
Registration information for the AQO Conference can be found here. For questions regarding AQO Conference registration, contact Mary Kate Murray, STS Meetings Coordinator, at (312) 202-5816 or mmurray@sts.org.
14th Annual Perspectives in Thoracic Oncology
The 14th Annual Perspectives in Thoracic Oncology will be held November 20-21, 2009 at the Westin New York at Times Square, New York, New York USA. Course Director Corey J. Langer, MD, University of Pennsylvania. Additional information.
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of the Medtronic Melody® Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve under HDE
This month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circulatory System Devices Panel unanimously recommended conditional approval of a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) for the Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve. The panel’s recommended conditions of approval include a post-approval study, revision of the patient brochure and instructions for use, and implementation of a physician training and education program. The Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve provides a less invasive means to address the effects of a dysfunctional pulmonary valve for children and adults with congenital heart disease.
Melody is on track to become the first transcatheter heart valve of any kind to receive FDA approval for use in the US; however, following the panel recommendation, the Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve remains an investigational device in the US, where its use is limited to a clinical trial approved by the FDA. Approval of the Melody system as an HDE is under review by the FDA.
100,000 Cardioblate Cases Worldwide
This year, Medtronic celebrates 100,000 surgical ablation cases worldwide. Since beginning development in 1996, Medtronic has engineered innovative solutions for cardiac surgical ablation.
There from the beginning, you can continue to count on Medtronic as your trusted partner into the future.
To learn more, visit www.ConductionBlock.com
Cardioblate and Gemini are registered trademarks of Medtronic, Inc.
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. See Instructions for Use for a complete list of warnings, precautions and contraindications.
NEW TITLE AVAILABLE IN CTSNET BOOKSTORE
A new novel by John A. Elefteriades, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Yale University is available in the CTSNet Bookstore. Titled "Transplant" this is a fast moving tale with many unexpected twists and turns and will be of special interest to CT surgeons: an ideal summer vacation companion! For further information and to purchase.
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"Intraoperative Angioscopy for Endoscopic Veins: A Simple Quality Control Measure" by John H. Braxton, Christopher Ryan, Angus Christie, Jane Kane and Robert S. Kramer, all from the Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine USA.
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"Surgical Repair of Common Arterial Trunk in A 2.6 KG Newborn Without a Conduit" by Doctors Matej Nosáľ, Pavel Valentik, Ikenna Chima Omeje, Michal Sagat and Rudolf Poruban, all from the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Children’s Heart Centre, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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"Repair of Double Aortic Arch" by Doctors Mazyar Kanani, Martin J. Elliott, Carin van Doorn, Victor T. Tsang, Martin Kostolny, all of Great Ormond Street Hospital, London United Kingdom.
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"Brief Description of the Percutaneous Mitral Repair Procedure Using the MitraClip® Device" by Doctors Francesco Maisano, Iassen Michev, Giovanni La Canna, Antonio Colombo, Ottavio R. Alfieri, from the Division of Cardiac Surgery, Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano, Italy.
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The National Lung Cancer Partnership is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Research Grant competition. This year, four, 2-year $100,000 awards are available to clinical and basic science fellows and junior faculty to advance their research in lung cancer etiology, prevention, early detection, treatment, and symptom management. Three grants will be co-funded with the LUNGevity Foundation, with the assistance of Genentech and Sanofi-aventis, and one grant will be funded by the North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership.
The purpose of these awards is to drive forward research that will increase understanding of lung cancer risk, biology, and response to treatment, in an effort to fulfill the Partnership’s mission of decreasing deaths due to the disease and helping patients live longer and better lives.
At the time of application, an applicant must hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DO, DrPH, or equivalent), and be a post-doctoral fellow or within the first 5 years of a faculty appointment at a not-for-profit institution in the United States or Canada. Applications addressing sex differences in lung cancer are particularly encouraged. Applicants will be judged on the merits of their research proposal, career development plan, and research environment.
For complete application eligibility and instructions for the awards, please visit the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s website. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 8, 2009. Awards will be announced on or before January 1, 2010.
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Congenital Literature Watch - First Quarter 2009. Articles published 1/1/2009 – 3/31/2009. Editors Carl L. Backer, MD and Aditya K. Kaza, MD.
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The Adult Cardiac Literature Watch for the First Quarter 2009 has been posted. (Articles published 1/01/09-3/31/09). The selection and editing of material for this section is performed by Eric J. Okum, MD and Domenico Pagano, MD, Editors.
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The Endovascular Literature review contains articles published 1/1/09 - 3/31/09, selected for viewing by Paul S. Lajos, MD, Evansville, Indiana USA, Editor of the Endovascular Literature Watch. The Endovascular Portal Editor is Ali Khoynezhad, MD, Division of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery. Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska USA.
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Thoracic Literature Watch - First Quarter 2009. Articles published 1/1/2009 – 3/31/200. Content selected and edited by Thoracic Portal Editor Mark K. Ferguson, MD.
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"Biological Bentall with Biovalsalva Conduit" by Doctors Sofia Martin Suarez and Roberto Di Bartolomeo, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna University, Bologna, Italy.
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"Pulmonary Endoarterectomy without Circulatory Arrest and Deep Hypothermia" by Doctors Sofia Martin Suarez, Piero Maria Mikus, Giorgio Arpesella, Elisa Mikus, Emanuele Pilato, Saverio Pastore, all from S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna University, Bologna, Italy.
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"Thoracoscopic Resection of Esophageal Leiomyoma" by Doctors Eugene Y. Chang, Kyle A. Perry, Thai H. Pham, David A. Sauer, Brett C. Sheppard, and Mithran S. Sukumar, all of the Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon USA.
CTSNet Board of Directors - 2009-2010
At the Board of Directors Meeting held in Boston, MA, at the time of the AATS meeting, the following slate of officers was elected:
President: Paul T. Sergeant
Secretary: G. Alexander Patterson
Treasurer: Mark B. Orringer
Members of the Board:
David H. Adams
Raffaele De Simone
Mark K. Ferguson
David Fullerton
A. Pieter Kappetein
Thoralf M. Sundt
Douglas E. Wood
The next CTSNet Board of Directors meeting will be held in conjunction with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery on October 17, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
23RD EACTS ANNUAL MEETING, Vienna, Austria
The topics of the Techno-Collage, Postgraduate Courses, Breakfast Sessions and the interesting programme of the Symposium on Advanced Techniques in Clinical Practice on Wednesday 21 October are available on our website. There you will also find the programme overview which will help you to plan your participation. You are welcome to register online.
EACTS TECHNO-COLLEGE INNOVATION AWARD
The Techno-College invites surgeons, engineers and individuals from companies active in Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery to apply for this award. We are looking for technical breakthroughs in all areas related to thoracic and cardiovascular research in particular for new surgical methods or devices. Application Information.
EUROPEAN CARDIOTHORACIC RESIDENTS MEETING 2009
EUROPEAN CARDIOTHORACIC RESIDENTS MEETING 2009 during the 23rd EACTS Annual Meeting in Vienna will address 'Strict hierarchy in surgical education: pro and contra debate.' We invite residents to listen to renowned speakers. See full programme and further details.
New Horizons Posting
"A Tribute to a Mentor" by Elizabeth H. Stephens, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas USA.
EACTS Publications - July 2009
EJCTS: July issue now published, including 3 CME articles.
ICVTS: ESTS Krakow 2009 Meeting Abstracts now published as a Supplement to ICVTS. ICVTS: August issue published. You are cordially invited to join-in with the interactive discussion at ICVTS. To submit an eComment for a particular article in the listing, open it then simply click on the link 'eComments: submit' which appears in the content box to the right of the article Abstract or PDF proof. To respond to a specific eComment simply click on the link which appears to its left. We would be delighted if you could look at the papers posted and contribute any appropriate 'eComments' - your comments will be citable, posted on-line and subsequently published in print in ICVTS. eComments will also appear in PubMed.
MMCTS: has 3 new procedures and a total of 146 multimedia surgical procedures on-line.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - July 2009
TWO SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
All articles in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery older than three years are now available for free, in an open access format, on CTSNet.
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery now has over 150 articles available in its In Press section. Check it out today!
Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Shimamura K, Kuratani T, Matsumiya G, Shirakawa Y, Takeuchi M, Takano H, Sawa Y.
Hybrid Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair Using Branched Endoprosthesis: The Second-Generation "Branched" Open Stent-Grafting Technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:46-53.
Congenital Heart Disease
Robbers-Visser D, Kapusta L, van Osch-Gevers L, Strengers JLM, Boersma E, de Rijke YB, Boomsma F, Bogers AJJC, Helbing WA.
Clinical Outcome 5 to 18 Years After the Fontan Operation Performed on Children Younger Than 5 Years.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:89-95.
General Thoracic Surgery
Flores RM, Park BJ, Dycoco J, Aronova A, Hirth Y, Rizk NP, Bains M, Downey RJ, Rusch VW.
Lobectomy by Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Versus Thoracotomy for Lung Cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:11-18.
SELECTED ARTICLES OF INTEREST
This month the following articles appear on the cover of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery:
General Thoracic Surgery
Flores RM, Park BJ, Dycoco J, Aronova A, Hirth Y, Rizk NP, Bains M, Downey RJ, Rusch VW.
Lobectomy by Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Versus Thoracotomy for Lung Cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:11-18.
Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Shimamura K, Kuratani T, Matsumiya G, Shirakawa Y, Takeuchi M, Takano H, Sawa Y.
Hybrid Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair Using Branched Endoprosthesis: The Second-Generation "Branched" Open Stent-Grafting Technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:46-53.
Congenital Heart Disease
Nordmeyer J, Lurz P, Tsang VT, Coats L, Walker F, Taylor AM, Khambadkone S, de Leval MR, Bonhoeffer P.
Effective Transcatheter Valve Implantation After Pulmonary Homograft Failure: A New Perspective on the Ross Operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:84-88.
Evolving Technology/Basic Science
Edgerton JR, McClelland JH, Duke D, Gerdisch MW, Steinberg BM, Bronleewe SH, Prince SL, Herbert MA, Hoffman S, Mack MJ.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Six-Month Results.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:109-14.
Perioperative Management
Lin S-M, Chung F-T, Huang C-D, Liu W-T, Kuo C-H, Wang C-H, Lee K-Y, Liu C-Y, Lin H-C, Kuo H-P.
Diagnostic Value of Endobronchial Ultrasonography for Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:179-84.
Transplantation
Haj-Yahia S, Birks EJ, Amrani M, Petrou M, Bahrami T, Dreyfus G, Khaghani A.
Bridging Patients After Salvage From Bridge to Decision Directly to Transplant by Means of Prolonged Support With the CentriMag Short-Term Centrifugal Pump.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;138:227-30.
UPCOMING ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Our AUGUST issue features articles on percutaneous management of malperfusion in acute type B aortic dissection, the impact of previous coronary stenting on subsequent surgical coronary revascularization, hybrid technique for closure of muscular VSD, extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma, randomized pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation, and left-ventricular assist device as destination therapy. The SEPTEMBER issue focuses on pulmonary valve replacement in repaired tetralogy of Fallot, bronchoscopic silver nitrate for bronchopleural fistulas, patient-prosthesis mismatch: influence on postoperative arrhythmia, statins for prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, an expansible aortic ring for aortic valve repair, and heart-lung transplantation.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery - July 2009
Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DiMaio JM, Salerno TA, Bernstein R, Araujo K, Ricci M, Sade RM.
Ethical Obligation of Surgeons to Noncompliant Patients: Can a Surgeon Refuse to Operate on an Intravenous Drug-Abusing Patient With Recurrent Aortic Valve Prosthesis Infection?
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1-8.
Report from the STS Board of Directors
Wood DE.
Forty-Fifth Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;88:334-43.
General Thoracic Surgery
Hawley H. Seiler Resident Award Paper
Cooke DT, Lin GC, Lau CL, Zhang L, Si MS, Lee J, Chang AC, Pickens A, Orringer MB.
Analysis of Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomotic Leaks After Transhiatal Esophagectomy: Risk Factors, Presentation, and Detection.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:177-85.
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Tatoulis J, Buxton BF, Fuller JA, Meswani M, Theodore S, Powar N, Wynne R.
Long-Term Patency of 1108 Radial Arterial-Coronary Angiograms Over 10 Years.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:23-30.
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Estrera AL, Sheinbaum R, Miller CC, Azizzadeh A, Walkes JC, Lee TY, Kaiser L, Safi HJ.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage During Thoracic Aortic Repair: Safety and Current Management.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:9-15.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Al-Najashi KS, Balint OH, Oechslin E, Williams WG, Silversides CK.
Mid-Term Outcomes in Adults With Ebstein Anomaly and Cavopulmonary Shunts.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:131-36.
SUPPLEMENT
Shahian DM.
Report of STS Quality Measurement Task Force: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2008 Cardiac Surgery Risk Models.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:S1-S62.
ATS Discussion Article - July 2009
Jeong DS, Kim K-H, Ahn H.
Long Term Results of Leaflet Extension Technique in Aortic Regurgitation: Thirteen Years of Experience in a Single Center.
Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:83-89.
In the July Annals, Dr. Dong Seop Jeong and colleagues from Seoul National University, South Korea, examine their results with aortic valve repair using leaflet extension with pericardium. The technique is nicely illustrated in the paper. Between 1995 and 2004, 41 patients with aortic insufficiency were included (mean age 32.2 years). The AI was rheumatic in 75.5%, degenerative in 4.9%, bicuspid aortic valve in 9.8%, infective endocarditis in 2.4%, and congenital in 7.3%. 28 leaflet extensions were performed in three leaflets for 29 patients, two leaflets for 3 patients, and only one leaflet for 6 patients. The mean follow-up duration was 92.9 +/- 48.4 months. There were no early deaths and there were 2 late deaths (one valve related). During a mean follow-up of 7 years, important AI was seen in 7 of 41 patients. The causes of recurrent AI were endocarditis (3), disease progression in (3), and Behçet’s disease (1). There were 6 reoperations, 3 due to endocarditis, 2 for disease progression, and 1 for suture dehiscence associated with Behçet’s disease. Cumulative survival was 92.6% at 13 years. Freedom from recurrent AI was 97.5% at 5 years, 81.7% at 10 years, and 68.1% at 13 years. The authors concluded that long-term durability of the leaflet extension technique was acceptable. The reoperations increased with time, but pericardial leaflet dysfunction was not the cause.
The results reported herein seem competitive with valve replacement when patient characteristics are taken into account. Yet, this technique (which has been available for several decades) has not met with overwhelming acceptance world wide. Please read the article and add your comments in the Adult Cardiac Surgery Discussion forum.
The monthly articles for discussion are selected and summarized by Dr. Tom R. Karl, Mater Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Karl is Editor of the ATS Discussion Section.
SEMINARS IN THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY - SPRING 2009
Highlighted Articles from the Spring 2009 Issue:
Ethical, Legal and Health Policy Challenges in Contemporary Cardiothoracic Surgery - John E. Mayer, Guest Editor.
Speir AM, Rich JB, Crosby I, Fonner E, Virginia Cardiac Surgery Quality Initiative.
Regional Collaboration as a Model for Fostering Accountability and Transforming Health Care.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;21:12-19.
Iribarne A, Russo MJ, Moskowitz AJ, Ascheim DD, Brown LD, Gelijns AC.
Assessing Technological Change in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;21:28-34.
Surgical Repair of Anterior Chest Wall Deformities: The Past, the Present, the Future. – Francis D. Robicsek and Alexander A. Fokin, Guest Editors.
Colombani PM.
Preoperative Assessment of Chest Wall Deformities.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;21:58-63.
Robicsek F, Hebra A.
To Nuss or Not to Nuss? Two Opposing Views.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;21:85-88.
OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY - SPRING 2009
Cardiac Surgery
Endovascular Therapy for Malperfusion in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection.
Patel HJ, Williams DM.
Op Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;14:2-11.
Congenital Surgery
En-bloc Rotation of the Truncus Arteriosus—A Technique for Complete Anatomic Repair of Transposition of the Great Arteries/Ventricular Septal Defect/Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction or Double Outlet Right Ventricle/Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction.
Mair R.
Op Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;14:45-54.
General Thoracic
Technique of Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumor Resection.
Kesler KA.
Op Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;14:55-65.
Thoracic Surgery Clinics - June Issue
The June 2009 issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics (Consulting Editor - Mark K. Ferguson, MD) presents an update on the Surgical and Endoscopic Management of Emphysema, with Cliff K. Choong MBBS, MD serving as Editor for the volume. Following are 4 important articles from the issue:
Edwards MA, Hazelrigg S, Naunheim KS.
The National Emphysema Treatment Trial: Summary and Update.
Thorac Surg Clin 2009;19:169-85.
Weder W, Tutic M, Bloch KE.
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Nonheterogeneous Emphysema.
Thorac Surg Clin 2009;19:193-99.
Shrager JB, DeCamp MM, Murthy SC.
Intraoperative and Postoperative Management of Air Leaks in Patients with Emphysema.
Thorac Surg Clin 2009;19:223-31.
Denlinger CE, Meyers BF.
Update on Lung Transplantation for Emphysema.
Thorac Surg Clin 2009;19:275-83.
At their 2009 Scientific Meeting held 3–6 June 2009 in San Francisco, California USA, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) selected the following slate of officers for 2009-2010:
President: Anno Diegeler
President-Elect: Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
Vice President: John L. Knight
Secretary: Paul F. Grundeman
Treasurer: Thomas A. Vassiliades
Directors:
World - Kagami Miyaji
Europe - Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker
North America - Alan H. Menkis
Thoracic - Mark Krasnik
This year’s Scientific Program Co-Chairs:
Francesco Maisano
L. Wiley Nifong
Walter Weder
The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held 16-19 June 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin, Germany. THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION SITE OPENS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 14 DECEMBER 2009.
The 2009 Winter Workshop will take place 11-13 December 2009 at The Medicity in Delhi (NCR) India.
The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Officers and Council were elected at the 17th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery held 31 May-3 June 2009 in Krakow, Poland.
President: Michael Mueller, Vienna
President Elect: Gunda Leschber, Berlin
General Secretary: Dirk Van Raemdonck, Leuven
Treasurer: Konstantinos Papagiannopoulos, Leeds
Editor: Pascal Thomas, Marseille
Past President: Laureano Molins, Barcelona
Past Past President: Gaetano Rocco, Naples
ESTS Directors 2009 – 2010
Director of Annual Meeting: Dirk Van Raemdonck, Leuven
Director of Database and Audit: Alessandro Brunelli, Ancona
Directors of Education: Gaetano Rocco, Naples; Federico Venuta, Rome
Director of External Relations: Gaetano Rocco, Naples
ESTS Council 2009-2010
Alessandro Brunelli, Ancona
Jozsef Furak, Szeged
Cengiz Gebitekin, Bursa
Jaroslaw Kuzdzal, Krakow
Mariano Garcia Yuste, Valladolid
Alper Toker, Istanbul
Federico Venuta, Rome
The 18th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held in Valladolid, Spain from the 30 May – 2 June 2010.
The next ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery will be held in Elancourt, Paris. This is the practical component of the school. The School will take place from the 8–9 October 2009 on the topic of Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery and Associated Treatments.
Read the tribute to Dr. Bjork written by Torbjörn Ivert MD, and Dan Lindblom MD, PhD, both from the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, and Christian Olin MD, University Hospital, Linkoeping, Sweden.
Read the tribute to Dr. Paul A. Ebert by Dr. Constantine Mavroudis.
- August 1, 2009: BLOOD CONSERVATION MEETING, Papworth, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- August 1, 2009: 14TH CONGRESS ON CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, Brussels, Belgium.
- August 19, 2009: 19th WORLD CONGRESS - WORLD SOCIETY OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGEONS, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- August 21, 2009: CONTROVERSIES AND ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, Beverly Hills, California USA.
- September 3, 2009: INNOVATIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
- September 4, 2009: AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY OF CARDIAC THORACIC SURGEONS, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
- September 4, 2009: SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PERFUSION SCIENTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND CONGRESS 2009, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- September 15, 2009: GERMAN SOCIETY FOR THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, Stuttgart, Germany.
- September 25, 2009: SUMMIT ON ACUTE AORTIC DISEASES, Washington, DC USA.
- October 1, 2009: GENERAL THORACIC SURGICAL CLUB, Carlsbad, California USA.
- October 5, 2009: THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY, Toronto, ON Canada.
- October 31, 2009: CTCOMCON 2010 - Combined Meeting - ASIAN SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY & INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR-THORACIC SURGEONS, New Delhi, India.
- December 11, 2009: AORTIC SYMPOSIUM 2010, New York, NY USA.
- December 12, 2009: EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR SURGICAL RESEARCH, Geneva, Switzerland.
- January 31, 2010: EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS, Valladolid, Spain.
- February 1, 2010: 30TH ANNUAL CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SYMPOSIUM, San Diego, California USA.
- February 26, 2010: HOUSTON AORTIC SYMPOSIUM: FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, Houston, Texas USA.
- March 1, 2010: 5TH INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF THE ONASSIS CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER: CURRENT TRENDS IN CARDIAC SURGERY AND CARDIOLOGY, Athens, Greece.
- April 1, 2010: EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, Geneva, Switzerland.
More meeting abstract deadlines are available.
The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer
The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2009), sponsored by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), will be held July 31–August 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California, USA.
The 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer will be one of the largest international gatherings of clinicians and scientists in the lung cancer field. Those interested in all aspects of lung cancer including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals are encouraged to attend this Conference.
The WCLC 2009 1st Announcement/Call for Papers brochure is currently available for download on the website home page.
For further information, please contact Khara Robertson, Conference Manager, at +1-604-681-2153 or by e-mail at wclc2009@meet-ics.com, or visit the website.
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Annual Meeting and Training Sessions
18th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held 30 May-2 June 2010 at Feria de Valladolid, Valladolid Spain. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2010.
For information, contact: Mondial Congress and Events
Mondial GmbH & Co
Phone: + 43 1 58804-0
Fax: + 43 1 58804-185
Email: ests2010@mondial-congress.com
Additional information
Training Sessions:
8-9 October 2009
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery, Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, ESTS Secretariat
Phone: 44 1392 430671
Fax: 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
15-16 February 2010
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery (Practical Course in the Laboratory) Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, ESTS Secretariat
Phone: + 44 1392 430671
Fax: + 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
17-21 March 2010
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery (Theoretical Course) Antalya, Turkey.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford, ESTS Secretariat
Phone: + 44 1392 430671
Fax: + 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
27-28 September 2010
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery Elancourt (Practical Course in the Laboratory) Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt France.
For information, contact: Sue Hesford ESTS Secretariat
Phone: + 44 1392 430671
Fax: + 44 1392 430671
Email: sue@ests.org.uk
Additional information
Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery
First Joint Scandinavian Conference in Cardiothoracic Surgery (SATS/SCANSECT/SATNU) will be held 20-22 August 2009 at Kistamässan in Stockholm, Sweden. For information, contact: Conference Secretariat, MCI Stockholm Office; Phone: +46 8 5465 15 00; Fax: + 46 8 5465 15 99; Email: confirmation-sweden@mci-group.com Additional information.
Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
The Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery will be held 3-5 September 2009 at Walt Disney World Grand Gloridian Convention Center, Lake Buena Vista, Florida USA. For information, contact: Daniele Hartley, Ciné-Med, Inc; Phone: 1 203 263-0006; Fax: 1 203 263-4839; Additional information.
"Bail Outs" in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Pathologies
"Bail Outs" in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Pathologies: When Surgeons & Interventional Radiologists depend on each other will be held September 10-11, 2009 - at the Convention Center Graz, Graz, Austria.For more information:Meeting Website, and Meeting Program.
Asian Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
The 8th Meeting of The Asian Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia will be held 10-12 September 2009 at the Tokyo Dome Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. For information, contact: Secretariat for ASCA 2009, 5-4-27-902 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku 107-0062 Japan; Phone: +81 3 3498 2229; Fax: +81 3 3498 1460; Email: info@asca2009.com; Additional information.
2009 Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision-Making
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) present the Scientific Program for the 2009 Heart Valve Summit taking place September 10–12, 2009 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, Chicago, Illinois USA.
This two and one-half day interactive program, featuring the world’s leading cardiac surgeons and cardiologists, offers an integrative approach to managing the medical, surgical and interventional challenges in valvular heart disease. The expert faculty will provide evidence-based strategies that will impact your practice performance and improve outcomes for your patients with valvular heart disease. The full program agenda can be found on theAATS website.
The program directors are Doctors David H. Adams, Steven F. Bolling, Robert O. Bonow, and Howard C. Herrmann.
Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
The Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons 12th Annual Meeting will be held 11-12 September 2009 at the Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC Canada. CME available. For information, contact: Joanne Clifton, 910 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada; Phone: 604-875-5355; Fax: 604-875-4036; Email: joanne.clifton@vch.ca; Additional information.
Blood Conservation Meeting
Blood Conservation Meeting will be held 18 September 2009 at Lecture Theatre, Papworth Hospital, Papworth, Cambridge, United Kingdom. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 AUGUST, 2009. For information, contact: Anne Scott, Conference Facilitator; Phone: +44 (0)1480 364448; Email: anne.scott@papworth.nhs.uk.
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level C, 21-26 September 2009. For further details.
The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Combined Meeting will be held 23-26 September 2009 at the Westin Copley Place Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts USA. For information, contact: Jennifer G. Richards; Phone: 301.681.2753; Fax: 1.703.836.3494; Email: Jennifer@meetingpriorities.com Additional information.
Birmingham Review Course in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
The Birmingham Review Course in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held 24-27 September 2009 in Birmingham, UK. The organisers of this excellent course in collaboration with EACTS offer two complimentary registrations to attend. See the provisional programme. Apply by the 13th of August via the application form available here.
5th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
The 5th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery will be held 24-28 September 2009 at the Kremlin Palace Hotel, Antalya, Turkey. For information, contact: Professor Doctor Oztekin Oto, Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Sair Esref Cad, 1402 Sk, No. 62/2 Ozbas Apt Alsancak, Izmir, Turkey 350086; Phone: +90 232 464 19 63; Fax: +90 232 464 24 70; Email: info@tksv.org or oztekinoto@oztekinoto.com Additional information.
1st Pan Arab Conference on Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery
1st Pan Arab Conference on Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery will be held 29 September - 1 October 2009 in Amman, Jordan. For information, contact: Abdullah Al-Qudah, President of the Conference, Phone: 962-795-590-788; Fax: 962-264-652-723; Email: al_qudah_as@hotmail.com; Additional information.
2009 - OCTOBER - DECEMBER
German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
The 1st Focus-Meeting of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery will be held 1-3 October 2009 at the Mercator-Hall in Duisburg, Germany. The meeting will focus on intensive care medicine after cardiac surgery, extracorporeal circulation and circulatory support, and surgery for brady- and tachyarrhythmias including cardiac rhythm devices. The official language of the meeting is German w/o simultaneous translation. For information, contact: Andreas Markewitz, M.D., Ph.D., Lt. Col., Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery, BwZK Koblenz, Germany; Email: AndreasMarkewitz@bundeswehr.org Additional information.
New Advances in Blood Management
The 17th Annual Symposium on New Advances in Blood Management will be held 1-3 October 2009 at the Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri USA. CME available. For information, contact: Donna Pendarvis, AmSECT, 2209 Dickens Rd., Richmond, VA 23230 USA; Phone: +1 804 565-6363; Fax: +1 804 282-0090; Email: donna@amsect.org or amsect@amsect.org; Additional information.
Controversies and Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Controversies and Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: The Ninth in the Series will be held 1-2 October 2009 at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California USA. CME available. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 21 AUGUST 2009. For information, contact: Heather Wilson, Promedica International CME, 2333 State Street, Suite 203, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA; Phone: 1.760.720-2263; Fax: 1.760.720.6263; Email: hwilson@promedicacme.com; Additional information.
Venice 2009 Arrhythmias - 11th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias will be held 4-7 October 2009 at Fondazione Vini, Venice Italy. For information, contact: Rita Reggiani - Project Leader, Rimini - Italy; Phone: +39 0541 305822-305811; Fax: +39 0541 305842; Email: infor@venicearrhythmias.org Additional information.
Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery
The Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery (PATS) 47th Annual Meeting October 8-10, 2009 will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island, Florida USA. For meeting registration and hotel accommodations. Contact Tara Kressler, Executive Director; Phone: +1.484.884-1011; Fax: +1.484.884-1012; Email: Tara.Kressler@lvh.com; For more information.
ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery
The ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery will be held 8-9 October 2009 at the Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt, France. For information, contact: Sue Hesford, Administrative Secretary, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, PO Box 159, Exeter, UK EX2 5SH; Phone: 44 1392 430671; Fax: 44 1392 430671; Email: sue@ests.org.uk Additional information.
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit
The 2nd International Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit will be held October 9-10, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts USA
This summit is the first to bring together a group of thoracic surgeons dedicated to the field of minimally invasive general thoracic surgery. The goal is to present the current state-of-the-art and give insights and data based on the faculty's experience on where the field is heading.
The agenda discusses a range of topics presented by leaders in the field. Pertaining to lung cancer, these include minimally invasive approaches to lung cancer treatment, lung cancer screening, and new developments in lung cancer molecular biology. The workup and staging of esophageal cancer and benign esophageal disorders as well as the best treatment for esophageal malignancy are highlighted.
Minimally invasive approaches to the mediastinum are reviewed. For each area, the potential for application of the robot is featured. A fascinating section focuses on new developments in technology, including stent therapy, navigational bronchoscopy, lung localization options, sentinel node identification in lung cancer, and ablative and innovative radiation techniques.
An outstanding compilation of the most up-to-date information in the field of minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
Course Director - Scott Swanson, MD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA.
For Registration and Accommodations:
More information: Ciné-Med, Inc.
127 Main Street North
Woodbury, CT 06798
Phone: (203) 263-0006
Toll Free: (800) 253-7657
Fax: (203) 263-4839
European Conference on Perfusion Education and Training
The 9th European Conference on Perfusion Education and Training will be held 17 October 2009 at the Austria Center Vienna, Vienna Austria. For information, contact: Carole Hamilton; Email: carole.hamilton@gmx.net; Additional information.
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
The 23rd EACTS Annual Meeting will be held 17 - 21 October 2009 at the Austria Centre, Vienna, Austria. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 1753 832166; Fax: +44 1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk Additional information.
Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland Congress 2009 will be held 23 - 24 October 2009 at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester, United Kingdom. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 For information, contact: Simon Phillips, St. Georges Healthcare NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT UK; Email: simon.phillips@stgeorges.nhs.uk Additional information.
Konkul International Live Symposium - Dr. Song's Cardiac Valve Repair 2009
Konkul International Live Symposium - Dr. Song's Cardiac Valve Repair 2009 (The eve of ATCSA 2009 Seoul) will be held 24 October 2009 at Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul Korea (South). For information, contact: Secretariat: Soo-Jin Lee, Konkuk University Medical Center, 265 Guuiro, Gwanglin-gu, Korea; Phone: +82 2 2030 7016; Fax: +82 2 2030 7018; Email: soojin@kuh.ac.kr; Additional information.
Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA)
Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA) 19th Biennial Congress 2009 will be held 25 - 28 October 2009 at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul Korea (South). For information, contact: Ms. Hyo-Shin Nam, InSession International Convention Services, Inc., Phone: +82 2 3471 8555; Fax: +82 2 521 8683; Email: atcsa2009@insession.co.kr Additional information.
Contemporary General Thoracic Surgery
Contemporary General Thoracic Surgery will be held 29-30 October 2009 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center, Washington University Medical Center St. Louis, Missouri USA. For information, contact: Washington University CME/WUSM, Campus Box 8063, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis Missouri 63110 USA; Phone: 1 314 362-6891; Fax: 1 314 362-1087; Email: cme@wustl.edu; Additional information.
21st Century Techniques for Complex Valve Surgery
Vanderbilt Valve Symposium: 21st Century Techniques for Complex Valve Surgery will be held 29-30 October 2009 at the Nashville Marriott Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee USA. For information, contact: Joan Lorber, Vanderbilt Heart, Department of Surgery, 1215 21st Avenue South, 5209 MCE, Nashville, TN 37232-8802; Phone: 1 615 343-7363; Email: joan.lorber@vanderbilt.edu
Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
The 2009 Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting will be held 4-8 November 2009 at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. For information, contact: Wayne Taylor, PO BOX 247 Ashgrove, QLD 4060; Phone: +61 07 3366 2205; Fax: +61 07 3366 5170; Email: 2009ascts@tayloredimages.com.au; Additional information.
WORLD CONGRESS OF THE WORLD SOCIETY OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGEONS
The XIXth World Congress of the World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons will be held November 4-6, 2009 at the Panamericano Buenos Aires Hotel and Resort, Carlos Pellegrini 551, (1109) Buenos Aires, Argentina.
This Congress is designed for cardio-thoracic surgeons, anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, research scientists, medical residents, biomedical and clinical engineers, nurses, perfusionists, respiratory technologists, and other health care professionals involved in the care of patients with cardio-thoracic disease. The scientific programme will focus on the rapidly evolving advancements in the field, covering medical devices, emerging interventional procedures, novel pharmaceutical agents, advances with imaging technologies, and innovative surgical approaches.
The ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO AUGUST 19, 2009. Early Regsitration has been extended to August 30, 2009.
To submit an abstract: Chairman: Roberto Favaloro, M.D. Fundación Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Congress Secretariat: Email: secretariat@wscts2009.org; Phone: +5411-4378-1127; Fax: +5411-4378-1107. For more information.
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
The Fifty-Sixth Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting will be held 4-7 November 2009 at Marco Island, Florida USA. For information, contact: Nancy Gray Puckett, 633 North Saint Clair, Chicago, IL; Phone: 1 800 685-7872; Fax: 1 312 202-5801; Email: stsa@stsa.org; Additional information.
Advances in Thoracic Surgery will be held 5-6 November 2009 at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London UK. This meeting will celebrate the contributions and achievements of Peter Goldstraw, MD. For information, contact: Maria Leung (PA to Eric Lim), National Heart and Lung Institute, Fax: +44 207 351 8560; Email: ats09@rbht.nhs.uk. Additional information.
International Berlin Symposium on Mechanical Circulatory Support
The Sixth International Berlin Symposium on Mechanical Circulatory Support will be held 6-8 November 2009, Berlin, Germany. For information, contact: Mrs. Sabine Huebler, Conference Organizer, German Heart Institute Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany; Tel. +49 30 4593 2333; Fax: +49 30 4593 2332; Email: shuebler@dhzb.de; Additional information.
The 13th Heart Lab Workshop will be held 11-14 November 2009 at Hotel Renaissance Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. For information, contact Ludwig K. von Segesser, M.D., Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Centre Hospitalier, Universitaire Vaudois, CHUV, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland; Phone: +41 21 314-2280; Fax: +41 21 314-2278; Email: Ludwig.von-Segesser@chuv.hospvd.ch; Additional information.
Summit on Acute Aortic Diseases: Lux et Veritas
The Summit on Acute Aortic Diseases: Lux et Veritas will be held 12-13 November 2009 in Washington, DC USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2009. For information, contact: Laurel Steigerwald, Promedica International; Phone: 1 760 720-2263; Fax: 1 760 720-6263; Email: lsteigerwald@promedicacme.com; Additional information.
14TH Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
The 14th Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held 14 November 2009 at the Sodehotel, Woluwe, Brussels, Belgium. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 AUGUST 2009. For information, contact: Dr. A. Poncelet, Chairman Scientific Committee, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Unit; Phone: +32 (2) 764 6107; Fax: +32 (2) 764 8960; Email: poncelet@chir.ucl.ac.be. For more information.
14th Annual Perspectives in Thoracic Oncology
The 14th Annual Perspectives in Thoracic Oncology will be held November 20-21, 2009 at the Westin New York at Times Square, New York, New York USA. Course Director Corey J. Langer, MD, University of Pennsylvania. For more information.
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery "Normothermia" Workshop
The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery "Normothermia" Workshop will be held 23-24 November 2009 at the Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue, Le Plessis-Robinson, France. For information, contact: Lydia Bouclier, Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue, 133 avenue de la Resistance, 92130 Le Plessis-Robinson, France; Phone: +33 1 46 48 55 55; Email: l.bouclier@ccml.fr
International Joint Meeting on Thoracic Surgery
The International Joint Meeting on Thoracic Surgery will be held 25 - 27 November 2009 at the Auditorio Fomento de Trabajo Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. For information, contact: Oriol Seto, ACTO SERVEIS, C/ Bonaire, 7; 08301 Mataro, Barcelona, Spain; Phone: +34 937 552 382; Fax: +34 937 552 383; Email: thoracic.surgery@actoserveis.com Additional information.
Surgery of The Thoracic Aorta - Live Surgery Session from the Operating Room of the S. Orsola Hospital will be held
30 November-1 December 2009 in Bologna Italy. For information, contact: Noema Srl Unipersonale, Via Orefici 4, 40124 Bologna - Italy; Phone: +39 051 230385; Fax: +39 051 220955; Email: info@noemacongressi.it; Additional information.
Kuala Lumpur Valve Summit 2009
The Kuala Lumpur Valve Summit 2009 will be held 3-5 December 2009 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For information, contact: Secretariat - Marini Kamarudin, Phone: +603 26178515; Fax: +603 26928418; Email: klvs2009@ijn.com.my; Additional information.
Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ICI)
Innovations in Cardiovascular Interventions (ICI) - Leading Technology for Medicine will be held 6-8 December 2009 at the David InterContinental Hotel, Tel-Aviv Israel. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2009. For information, contact: Secretariat: Dan Knassim Ltd., PO Box 1931; Phone: +972-3-5767731; Fax: +972-3-5767731; Email: ici09@paragon-conventions.com; Additional information.
PATACSI-Getz Scientific Research Forum
The 14th PATACSI-Getz Scientific Research Forum will be held 7 December 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines. For information, contact: Annia S. Paceño, 2nd Floor, Management Service Office; Phone: (632) 9293826; Fax: (632) 9293826; Email: patacsi_tcvs@yahoo.com.
2010 - JANUARY - MARCH
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 2010 Annual Meeting
The 46th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) will be held 25-27 January 2010 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA. For information, contact: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 633 N. Saint Clair Street, Suite 2320, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3658; Phone: 1.312.202.5800; Fax: 1.312.202.5801; Email: sts@sts.org; Additional information.
Tenth Annual International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease
The Tenth Annual International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease will be held February 5–9, 2010 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida USA.
German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
The 39th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery will be held February 14–17, 2010 at the International Congress Center Stuttgart (ICS) in Stuttgart, Germany. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2009. Special emphasis will be placed on Reconstructive Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery, Interventional and Hybrid Procedures, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection, Long-term Outcome after Univentricular Palliation, Plastic and Reconstructive Sternal Procedures, Strategies in Treatment of the Tricuspid Valve including Ebstein, Terminal Heart Failure and Intensive Care. Special Sessions for Nurses, Physician Assistants and Perfusionists are also part of the program. A special "Training Village" with simulators and wet-labs will be available throughout the time of the meeting. Congress President is Prof. Dr. Ruediger Lange, German Heart Center Munich. For information, please contact jahrestagung@dhm.mhn.de
CTCOMCON 2010 - Combined Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery (18th) and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (56th) will be held 26 February-1 March 2010; 02/26/10: All India Institute of Medical Sciences; 02/27/10-03/01/10: The Ashok, New Delhi, India. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 31 OCTOBER 2009. For information, contact Conference Secretariat Dr. A Sampath Kumar, President, Organising Committee, Professor & Head, Dept. of CTVS, Chief CT Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 029 India; Telefax : +91 011-26589646; Fax : + 91 011-26588663; E-mail: ctcomcondelhi2010@gmail.com; Website: www.ctcomcon2010.com. Additional information.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium
The 30th Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium will be held 4-7 March 2010 at The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Marina, San Diego, California USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 FEBRUARY 2010. For information, contact: Susan Westwood, San Diego Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium, 793-A E. Foothill Boulevard, #119, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405; Phone: 1 805 541-3118; Fax: 1 716 809-4082; Email: susan@amainc.com; Additional information.
General Thoracic Surgical Club
General Thoracic Surgical Club will be held 11-14 March 2010 at the LaCosta Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, California USA. CME available. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 OCTOBER, 2009. For information, contact: Bonnie Lemmerman or Carla MacLean, General Thoracic Surgical Club, Mayo Clinic; 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 USA; Phone: +1 507-538-4969; Fax: +1 507-284-0058; Email: blemmerman@mayo.edu or cmaclean@mayo.edu; Additional information.
2010 - APRIL - JUNE
5th International Meeting of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center
The 5th International Meeting of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center: Current Trends in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology will be held 16-18 September 2010 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) at the Eugenides Foundation Congress Center, Athens, Greece. REVISED ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2010. For information, contact: Liana Iliopoulou, Triaena Tours & Congress, 206 Sygrou Avenue, 176 72 Athens (Kallithea); Phone: +30 210 7499353; Fax: +30 210 7705752; Email: lianae@triaenatours.gr. Additional information.
European Society for CardioVascular Surgery - Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey
The 59th International Congress of the European Society for CardioVascular Surgery in conjunction with the 6th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery - Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey will be held 15-18 April 2010 at the Sheraton Cesme Hotel, Izmir, Turkey. For information, contact: ESCVS General Secretariat, Professor Claudio Muneretto, ESCVS Secretary General, UDA Cardiochirurgia, Spedali Civili P.le Spedali Civili, 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy; Phone: +39 030 3996401; Fax: +39 030 3996096; Email: escvs.secretariat@gmail.com; Additional information.
Aortic Symposium 2010 will be held April 29–30, 2010 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, New York City, New York USA. Course Directors: Randall B. Griepp, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Steven L. Lansman, MD,
Westchester Medical Center. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 11, 2009. Visit www.aats.org to learn more about submitting.
The AATS 90th Annual Meeting will be held May 1–5, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Make your plans to attend. The Abstract Submission site will close on Monday, October 5, 2009. Visit www.aats.org to submit beginning in early August. For more information.
The 7th Annual Euro-Asian Bridge Society will be held 21-23 May 2010 at Kepminski Palace Hotel, Portoroz Slovenia. For information, contact: Ms. Dusica Todorovic, University Medical Centre, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Phone: + 386 1 241 71 24; Fax: + 386 1 241 72 96; Email: dusica.todorovic@cd-cc.si; Additional information.
European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR)
The 45th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR) will be held 9-12 June 2010 at Centre Medical Universitaire, Geneva Switzerland. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12 DECEMBER 2009. For information, contact: Mustafa CIKIRIKCIOGLU, MD, PhD, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospitals of Geneva Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, CH-1211 Genève 14, Switzerland; Phone: +41 22 37 276 63; Fax: +41 22 37 276 34; Email: mustafa.cikirikcioglu@hcuge.ch; Additional information.
ISMICS 12th Annual Scientific Meeting
The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) 12th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held 16-19 June 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel, Berlin Germany. The ABSTRACT SUBMISSION SITE OPENS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER 2009. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 14 DECEMBER 2009. For information, contact: EJ Weldon, 900 Cummings Center, Phone: +1 978-927-8330; Email: ISMICS@prri.com; Additional information.
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