Gain extensive hands-on procedural experience while performing robotic cardiac surgery procedures in a realistic simulation environment under the guidance of experienced expert surgeons. A state-of-the-art training facility with multiple operating bays fitted with surgical robots will afford a true hands-on experience for every attendee. The course is designed for either new teams desiring to start a robotic cardiac surgery program or early experienced robotic surgeons and teams, including bedside first assistants. Attendees will be exposed to both robotic mitral valve procedures and robotic coronary revascularization. The course consists of one day of hands-on simulation workshop and one day of didactic lectures, case videos, and faculty discussion.
Target Audience
Attendees will be assigned to either beginner or advanced group based on training level, individual experience, and composition of registered participants. Completion of five (5) robotic cases prior to hands-on/in-person training is required.
- Beginner’s group: Surgeons and bedside assistants with prior open cardiac surgery experience looking to learn the basics of robotic practice (minimally invasive experience is encouraged but not necessary). Some prior robotic experience required.
- Advanced group: Surgeons and bedside assistants with prior (could be limited) robotic cardiac surgery experience looking to advance their skills or adding new procedures to their repertoire of their robotic surgical skills.
Agenda
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7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. ET | Registration/Breakfast Symposium |
7:45 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. ET | Welcome and Introductions |
7:50 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. ET | Description of Lab Group and Lab Assignments |
8:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET | Break/Visit Exhibits Group 1 remains at hotel Group 2 departs for Intuitive Labs |
8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. ET | Group 1: Beginner Coronary Lectures
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9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET | Group 2 Advanced Coronary Lab |
9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. ET | Break / Visit Exhibits |
10:10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ET | Group 1: Beginner Coronary Lectures (cont'd.)
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11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET | Lunch |
11:45 a.m. | Break / Lunch / Visit Exhibits |
12 p.m. | Why Become a Robotic Cardiac Surgeon: History And Future W. Randolph Chitwood Jr., MD, Greenville, NC |
12:30 p.m. | Break / Lunch / Visit Exhibits |
12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. ET | Group 1: Beginner Mitral Lectures
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Group 2 Advanced Mitral Lab |
2:05 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. ET | Break / Visit Exhibits |
2:25 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET | Group 1: Beginner Mitral Lectures (cont'd.)
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4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET | Break / Visit Exhibits Group 2 Returns to Hotel |
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET | Groups 1 & 2 Lectures
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5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET | Reception / Visit Exhibits |
Time | Activity |
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7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m ET | Registration / Breakfast / Breakfast Symposium |
7:45 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. ET | Review of Day 1 / Schedule Overview |
8:05 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. ET | Description of Lab. Group and Lab Assignments. |
8:15 a.m. | Break / Visit Exhibits Group 1 Departs for Intuitive Labs Group 2 Remains at Hotel |
8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. ET | Group 2: Advanced Mitral Lectures
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9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET | Group 1 Beginner Coronary Lab |
9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. | Break / Visit Exhibits |
10:10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Group 2: Advanced Mitral Lectures (cont'd.)
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11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET | Lunch / General Lectures |
11:45 a.m. | Break / Visit Exhibits / Lunch |
12 p.m. | Robotic Mitral Repair after Sternotomy Douglas A. Murphy, MD, Atlanta, GA |
12:30 p.m. | Break / Lunch / Visit Exhibits |
12:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. | Group 2: Advanced Coronary Lectures
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Group 1 Beginner Mitral Lab |
2:05 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. ET | Break / Visit Exhibits |
2:25 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET | Group 2: Advanced Coronary Lectures (cont'd.)
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4 p.m. ET | End of Workshop |
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic skills required to perform robotic cardiac surgery including mitral valve repair and coronary revascularization.
- Increase their knowledge base of current evidence and surgical literature related to robotic cardiac surgery.
- Identify different robotic techniques and practice models.
- Explain different peripheral perfusion techniques and myocardial protection strategy in robotic cardiac surgery.
- Discover advanced techniques in robotic cardiac surgery including concomitant operation, aortic valve replacement and total endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB).
- Interact with experts in the field and become a member of the robotic cardiac surgery community.
Course Directors
Arnar Geirsson, MD, New York, NY
Arman Arghami, MD, MPH, Rochester, MN
Husam H. Balkhy, MD, Chicago, IL
Joanna Chikwe, MD, FRCS, Los Angeles, CA
Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, Wynnewood, PA
STS/TSF Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (the charitable arm of STS) offers a $25,000 advanced fellowship opportunity to a surgeon and their institution to support and facilitate the initiation of a high quality robotic cardiac surgery program at their home institution. Applicants must attend the 2024 STS Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery, meet specific requirements confirming institutional support and resources, and have experience performing mitral valve repair and replacement. Learn more.
Pricing
Early Bird Pricing Through March 27, 2024 |
Standard Pricing March 28 - May 10, 2024 |
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STS Members (Surgeon, Associate Physician)* | $1,150 | $1,250 |
STS Members (Medical Student, Resident/Fellow, Associate)* | $550 | $650 |
Non-Member Physicians | $1,450 | $1,550 |
Non-Member Medical Students, Trainees, Allied Health | $650 | $750 |
*An STS Member ID (6 digits) is required to receive the discounted member rate. For help with an STS Member ID, contact Member Services.
Housing
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast (5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092). The special group rate is $154, plus state and local taxes. This rate is available until Wednesday, April 17, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis. There are two ways to reserve a room in the STS block:
- Reserve online.
- Call 770-447-4747 and reference “STS.”
Cancelations
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons will issue a refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, for all cancelations received in writing to the Meetings Department by Thursday, April 25, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Accreditation Statement
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants (PAs) may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity.