As early-career thoracic surgeons, attending the STS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans was an energizing and transformative experience. The annual gathering of our specialty’s brightest minds offers much more than just the latest research—it’s a celebration of our community, a catalyst for professional growth, and a reminder of the impact we can have on patients and each other.
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Robert M. Van Haren, MD MsPH, and Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD
During this webinar, an expert panel will focus on different methods of cannulation including: open vs. percutaneous cannulation; perfusion strategies (including when bicaval cannulation is needed); and examination of different methods of myocardial protection including transthoracic aortic cross-clamping and endo-balloon. The session is relevant for cardiac surgeons and trainees at all experience levels, as well as members of robotic cardiac teams interested in understanding basic techniques relevant to robotic cardiac surgery and advanced methods used in more complex scenarios.
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.
The STS You Belong Scholarship program is a workforce development program that provides mentorship and exposure to CT surgery for medical students and general surgery residents from unique backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to pursue careers in cardiothoracic surgery and successfully match into thoracic integrated residency and fellowship programs.
Applications have closed. Recipients will be notified in December.
