This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning had the opportunity to speak with Professor Enoch Akowuah about challenges facing cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss the importance of clinical trials, the best aortic valve replacement technique, and the vision for the future of cardiothoracic surgery. They also discuss how to improve the specialty, what changes are needed in training, and the great part about being a member of a national society.  

Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on better survival with lobectomy versus sublobar resection in patients with hypermetabolic c-stage IA lung cancer on positron emission tomography/computed tomography, right anterior minithoracotomy approach for aortic valve replacement, clinical and financial outcomes of pulmonary resection for lung cancer in safety net hospitals, and the 10 commandments for proximal anastomosis during CABG.  

In addition, Joel celebrates the winners of the 2024 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition: “How to Perform MIDCAB Using BIMA,” “Mitral Valve Replacement and Coronary Revascularization Via the Left Anterior Minithoracotomy,” and “The Mitral Patch Technique for Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC).” He also discusses a recent interview with professor and surgeon Dr. Shaf Keshavjee. Before closing, he shares upcoming events in CT surgery.  

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) Better Survival With Lobectomy Versus Sublobar Resection in Patients With Hypermetabolic C-Stage IA Lung Cancer on Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography   

2.) Right Anterior Minithoracotomy Approach for Aortic Valve Replacement 

3.) Clinical and Financial Outcomes of Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer in Safety-Net Hospitals 

4.) The 10 Commandments for Proximal Anastomosis During CABG: Techniques and Technologies for Vein and Arterial Grafts 

CTSNET Content Mentioned 

1.) How to Perform MIDCAB Using BIMA 

2.) Mitral Valve Replacement and Coronary Revascularization Via the Left Anterior Minithoracotomy 

3.) The Mitral Patch Technique for Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC) 

4.) Keynote Speech: An Interview With Shaf Keshavjee 

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