A cardiothoracic webinar in collaboration with The Society for Heart Failure & Transplantation and The Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeon
Join Drs. Leonidas Tapias and Michael Krainock as they review the latest clinical data supporting the use of ctDNA for molecular residual disease (MRD) assessment in resectable NSCLC. Learn how MRD helps identify NSCLC patients who remain at high recurrence risk after surgery and detects recurrence before radiographic imaging. The webinar will conclude with a review of real-world case studies, practical considerations for implementing MRD testing in routine practice, and future directions for research.
Our theme, Teaching for Tomorrow Together, honors STS’s dedication to innovation, training the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons, and moving the specialty forward through collaboration and community.
Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 2-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement, which affect cardiothoracic surgical practices.
The first session of the South Asia webinar series delves into valve repair strategies for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Expert panelists will provide an overview of the current state of rheumatic heart disease in South Asia’s developing countries, along with best practices for case selection tailored to early career surgeons. The webinar will also feature discussions on proven repair techniques for managing rheumatic mitral stenosis and regurgitation.
Moderators
Vinod H. Thourani, MD
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta, GA
Early career surgeons should plan to attend this webinar on effective financial management of student loans, presented by an expert speaker from the White Coat Investor. The presentation will examine a variety of student loan considerations: loan repayment plans (IBR, SAVE, PAYE), loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness), refinancing, and making a personal loan management plan.
The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
In the past five years, immunotherapy has transformed the approach to treating resectable lung cancer in both neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings. During this webinar, experts will explore the continued importance of radiation therapy in managing resectable lung cancer and highlight essential insights that thoracic surgeons need for daily practice.
Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Moderators
Nathaniel R. Evans III, MD
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a blood test that can be used to detect and monitor thoracic malignancies. It is being used to detect mutations, monitor for recurrence after surgery and other treatments, and can even be used in conjunction with screening to help identify malignancy. As the field continues to advance, it is crucial for thoracic surgeons, trainees, and healthcare providers to stay informed about the latest developments in ctDNA testing and its applications for thoracic patients.
