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How to Successfully Implement Surgical Innovations and New Technologies into Practice

Health care professionals tend to be traditional and conservative when it comes to practice, so incorporating new technologies and innovations into the hospital and the operating room can be a challenge. Four cardiothoracic surgery change drivers — Shanda Blackmon, MD, MPH (Mayo Clinic), James Luketich, MD (UPMC Presbyterian), T. Sloan Guy, MD, MBA (Weill Cornell Medical Medicine), and Linda W. Martin, MD, MPH (University of Virginia) — provide advice on how to get buy-in from hospital administrators, as well as team members.

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The Consequences of Refusing Surgery

Two studies presented at the recent STS Annual Meeting showed that surgical therapy is superior to alternative treatment approaches for both esophageal cancer and coronary artery disease in younger patients. In light of these findings, Robbin G. Cohen, MD, MMM (University of Southern California), Mark S. Allen, MD (Mayo Clinic), Sebron W. Harrison, MD (Weill-Cornell Medicine), and Alan M.

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Discrepancies Between Evidence-Based and Real-World Practices

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? Juan A. Sanchez, MD (St. Agnes HealthCare Baltimore) moderates a discussion with Michael S.

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The Debate Over Exercise Restrictions in Cardiac Surgery

Should patients remain active before, during, and after cardiac surgery? Some surgeons have opposing views. Thomas G. Gleason, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh, and Edward P. Chen, MD, from Emory University, discuss the role of exercise in the treatment and recovery process following surgery for various forms of heart disease, especially among active patients.

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Addressing the Impending Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Numerous studies predict growing shortages in the physician workforce in the United States, especially among cardiothoracic surgeons. Moderator Alan M. Speir, MD (Inova Heart and Vascular Institute) and panelists J. Michael DiMaio, MD (The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano), Keith A. Horvath, MD (American Association of Medical Colleges), Stephen J. Lahey, MD (University of Connecticut), Ourania A. Preventza, MD (Michael DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center), and Raymond J.

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Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Recognizing the growing diversity of the population and patients in the US, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons created a special Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion to help cultivate an environment of inclusion and diversity within the Society, as well as the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.

Three STS members meet with elected representative at a conference table

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Surgeon Leaders Explain Why STS-PAC Is So Important

STS surgeon leaders Drs. Douglas J. Mathisen, Keith S. Naunheim, and Raymond L. Singer share what makes STS-PAC, the only political action committee that exclusively represents cardiothoracic surgery, so important and why should contribute. Learn more.

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Roundtable Discussion: STS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation

In this roundtable discussion, Vinay Badhwar, MD, James R. Edgerton, MD, Niv Ad, MD, and Richard J. Shemin, MD discuss what's new in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, ways to adopt new techniques, and evidence-based decisions.

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2014 Presidential Address: Douglas E. Wood, MD

Presidential Address: Take It To the Limit
Douglas E. Wood, MD
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle
STS 50th Annual Meeting, January 27, 2014, Orlando, FL

Inspired by the 1970s Eagles song “Take It to the Limit,” Douglas E. Wood, MD urged all cardiothoracic surgeons to push new boundaries and adopt a leadership style that embodies the “servant leader” qualities of courage, collaboration, integrity, empathy, humility, and selflessness.