In this episode, Joel discusses TAVR in low-risk patients and interview with the GGO guideline chairs, among other things.
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Thoracic
Bronchial Branching Patterns and Volumetry in the Right Upper Lobe: Impact on Segmentectomy Planning
November 1, 2023
Segmentectomy is on the rise, but understanding of the segmental bronchial branching pattern is limited. Computed tomography scans of 303 patients were used to determine and categorize the branching of the right upper lobe bronchi. Four major types and eleven subtypes were identified.
November 1, 2023
This is a video demonstrating a right lower lobe apical segmentectomy performed by the new CMR Versius system.
October 31, 2023
October was a superstar month for surgical content, including versatile congenital techniques, a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, and hybrid aortic arch treatment. Articles published this month also included interviews with technique experts and important CT surgery news items.
October 30, 2023
Although robotic surgery has gained popularity among thoracic surgeons globally, and the advantages of using robots for anterior mediastinal lesion resections are well established, there is still controversy over the optimal robotic approach for posterior and inferior mediastinal resections. This video presents some tips to perform such resections more easily.
October 26, 2023
This article reviews the benefits of diversity among cardiac surgeons. Specifically, the authors outline the urgent need for redistribution of access and opportunities for women in cardiothoracic surgery and the steps that have been taken to increase equity.
October 26, 2023
This video demonstrates a total robotic left lower lobectomy. It was the first lobectomy performed with the Versius system in Chile.
October 25, 2023
This video demonstrates an extended pleurectomy and decortication, which is a cytoreductive procedure for the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
October 24, 2023
With the release of the European Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Pure Ground-Glass Opacities and Part-Solid Nodules from EACTS and ESTS, Joel interviewed the study’s co-chairs René Petersen and Giuseppe Cardillo.