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This video documents the emergency treatment of a patient with an acute aortic intramural hematoma.
June 23, 2020
This video demonstrates a simple technique to convert a mechanical Bentall to a biological Bentall by removing the mechanical valve leaflets and placing a biological valve within the root graft above the retained mechanical valve housing, thus avoiding coronary reimplantation and reimplantation of a new aortic graft.
June 23, 2020
This video demonstrates the resection and replacement of the superior vena cava (SVC) and left innominate vein for the surgical treatment of a large invasive thymoma.
June 18, 2020
Filmed at the 2020 STS Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lisa R. DeGarmo of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Texas, moderates a discussion for advanced practice providers.
June 16, 2020
This video demonstrates the technique of robotic-assisted transmyocardial laser revascularization combined with application of an atrial clip to provide left atrial appendage exclusion.
June 15, 2020
On June 12, CTSNet hosted a live event on allocating ICU resources efficiently and keeping patients safe in the post-surge era. The recorded live event is now available to view.
June 11, 2020
This is a surgical video demonstrating repair for coarctation of the aorta through a left posterolateral thoracotomy.
June 10, 2020
The authors describe their approach to the side-by-side modified bedside percutaneous tracheostomy during the COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care, community-based teaching hospital with special attention to preparation, patient selection, procedural technique, personal protective equipment (PPE), and minimization of participating personnel.
June 9, 2020
The authors demonstrate a robotically assisted myxoma resection, which allows for unparalleled visualization, tumor handling, and en-block resection without compromising safety and efficiency.
June 8, 2020
This video demonstrates the robotic repair of an incarcerated right-sided diaphragmatic hernia containing transverse colon.
June 5, 2020
Surgical Patients and Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic