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.
The STS South Asian Webinar: Surgical Management of Infectious Lung Diseases features expert talks on open and minimally invasive surgical approaches to infectious lung diseases, including tuberculosis sequelae, by leading thoracic surgeons from South Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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.
Plan to attend the third installment of the STS/SCA Webinar Series: Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Esophagectomy. Leaders in both surgery and anesthesiology will discuss preoperative and intraoperative management of esophagectomy and its complications, with the goal of optimizing intraoperative management between surgeons and anesthesiologists.
A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA).
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.
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.
Hear the pros and cons from surgeons who have transitioned from training to their first job at the same institution, and at a different institution. Panelists will also discuss what role your division chief plays during this important transition.
View past Early Career Journey webinars in the STS Learning Center. STS members receive access for free, while nonmembers can purchase each webinar for $30.
In this webinar, experts discuss insights into the management of adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). The panelists will discuss the current management landscape for these patients, as well as provide a broad glimpse into how the field is evolving. Topics include: common lesions encountered by both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeons, how ACHD cases are reported, and how critical care issues may impact the management of this patient population.
Moderators
Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
