This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning explores the balance between the risks and benefits of holding The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. He discusses Dr. Jennifer Romano’s address on the STS 2025 meeting, the ongoing fires in LA, and potential ways to support the city. Dunning also emphasizes the importance of hosting annual meetings, explores alternative options for the event, and highlights the relief fund. Additionally, he provides a preview of the pre-conference symposia and two keynote addresses that will take place at the annual meeting.  

Joel also reviews recent JANS articles on women in cardiac surgery, the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons future view on robotic cardiac surgery in Europe, aortic valve replacement versus clinical surveillance in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, and robotic-assisted versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for thymic epithelial tumors.  

In addition, Joel explores a truncus arteriosus repair with modified Barbero Marcial technique with reconstruction of neopulmonary valve with RAA, redo endoscopic left ventricular mass removal, and implantation of a modified Micra Pediatric Implantable Pulse Generator for epicardial pacing. Before closing, he highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.  

JANS Items Mentioned 

1.) Women in Cardiac Surgery: A Global Workforce Analysis 

2.) European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons Future View on Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Europe 

3.) Aortic Valve Replacement vs Clinical Surveillance in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

4.) Robotic-Assisted Versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Thymic Epithelial Tumours, From the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database 

CTSNET Content Mentioned 

1.) Truncus Arteriosus Repair With Modified Barbero Marcial Technique With Reconstruction of Neo-Pulmonary Valve With RAA 

2.) Redo Endoscopic Left Ventricular Mass Removal 

3.) Implantation of a Modified Micra Pediatric Implantable Pulse Generator for Epicardial Pacing 

Other Items Mentioned 

1.) STS 2025 Update: Dr. Jennifer Romano 

2.) CTSNet Events Calendar 

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