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Education

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In this one-hour webinar, experts in robotic cardiac surgery will provide an introduction to the specialty, as well as share unique insights for getting involved, getting trained, and ultimately starting a robotic program at your institution.  

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7 p.m. ET

Co-presented by STS and the American College of Cardiology 

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1 p.m. ET
Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a two-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.
Event dates
Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025
Location
Virtual

News & Media

The latest from the field of thoracic surgeryView All >
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The 2025 STS Annual Meeting was my first, and it was a fantastic experience. It was incredible to connect with so many members and hear firsthand about the challenges and opportunities facing cardiothoracic surgeons. I truly appreciate everyone who stopped by the STS-PAC booth to show their support.

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Derek Brandt, JD, STS Advocacy

LOS ANGELES —January 26, 2024 — Young patients who have undergone the Ross procedure for aortic valve disease have shown excellent long-term survival, the majority without the need for additional surgery two decades later.

These findings, presented today at the 61st annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), were the result of a 22-year study at the Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bengaluru, India. 

Jan 26, 2025

Day 2 of STS 2025 kicked off with an inspiring morning at the Vivien T. Thomas Lecture, as award-winning photojournalist Ami Vitale shared her insights on the impactful role caregivers play. "With compassion, connection, and a determination to protect the vulnerable, even the smallest kindness can change the world."

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Yesterday, STS presented two prestigious awards: Shanda Blackmon, MD, received the 2025 STS Distinguished Service Award for her exceptional contributions to cardiothoracic surgery, while Mark Rodefeld, MD, was honored with the 2025 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award for his groundbreaking contributions to the field and patient care.

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Dr. Mark Rodefeld and Dr. Jenna Romano

New to this year’s Annual Meeting, two live broadcasts of popular STS podcast shows hosted by CT surgeons—Thinking Thoracic and Same Surgeon, Different Light—explored engaging topics and sparked captivating discussions.  

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Late-breaking science has taken center stage throughout this year's Annual Meeting, including a presentation by Michael Bowdish, MD, on the impact of valve choice (mechanical vs. bioprosthetic) on long-term survival in patients under 60, using data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database. 

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Catch up on everything from day two in our video recap!

Jan 26, 2025
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STS News, the Society’s quarterly magazine for members only, brings you the latest CT surgery news, research, stories, and more to help keep you in the know and connected to your peers.

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Member Voices

Joseph F. Sabik

Joseph F. Sabik III, MD

STS President
It’s about making sure that patients get the right treatment, so they can have the best long-term outcomes.
Africa Wallace, MD

Africa F. Wallace, MD

DEI Workforce Member
Our roles as attendings, division chiefs, chairs, coaches, and mentors come with a larger responsibility.

Robert S.D. Higgins, MD

STS Past President
STS was the first place where I was welcomed to be part of like-minded surgeons focused on patients, who improved outcomes, and had a mission.