Two studies presented at an STS Annual Meeting showed that surgical therapy is superior to alternative treatment approaches for both esophageal cancer and coronary artery disease in younger patients.
16 min.
On average, it takes 17 years before new innovation is disseminated into clinical practice. How can cardiothoracic surgery change that statistic and speed up the process?
12 min.

The volumes of two aortic valve replacements (AVR) procedures have changed dramatically over the past few years, with more transcatheter procedures now being performed than open surgical procedures. Four cardiac surgeons discuss the evolving trends in TAVR, why the changes are occurring, and what’s ahead for TAVR and SAVR. Wilson Y. Szeto, MD moderates the discussion that also features Michael J. Mack, MD, John V. Conte, MD, and Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD.

17 min.
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Career Development Blog
A key source of patients will be referrals, and those rely on strong communication with fellow physicians.
3 min read
V. Seenu Reddy, MD, MBA
Annual Meeting by the Numbers
Apr 6, 2018
1 min read
Mentorship is an important component to success for many up-and-coming cardiothoracic surgeons.
18 min.