A collection of resources, programs, and advice for cardiothoracic surgeons in their first seven years of practice.

In this one-hour webinar, experts in robotic cardiac surgery will discuss robotic CABG and hybrid revascularization, how to start a hybrid program, and where hybrid revascularization stands in the current arena of treatment for coronary artery disease.

 

Moderators

Arman Arghami, MD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Gianluca Torregrossa, MD
Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, PA
 

Date
7 p.m. ET
A full-day symposium in association with TÓRAX 2025 – XXIV Congress of the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery
Event dates
May 10, 2025
Location
Recife Expo Center, Brazil

Join a group of expert faculty for an in-depth discussion on the latest advances, controversies, and best practices in conduit strategies for CABG. The panelists will discuss: 

  • State-of-the-Art CABG Conduits – Beyond the Basics
  • Arterial Grafts: What’s the Gold Standard Today?
  • Challenges in Everyday Cases – What Would You Do?

Plus, hear a preview of more hot topics in CABG that will be explored during the 2025 STS Coronary Conference. 

Moderators

Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

Date
Duration
1 hr.

Accreditation Information  

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

STS designates these activities for varying amounts of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in each activity.

 

KTCVS-STS Asia Symposium on Valvular Heart Disease
Event dates
Sep 12–13, 2025
Location
Seoul, Korea

Co-presented by STS and the American College of Cardiology 

Date
Duration
1 hr. 31 mins.

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.  

Topics include:  

Date
Duration
1 hr. 5 min.
Groundbreaking science for cardiothoracic surgeons and heart team members who perform coronary surgery
Event dates
Jun 12–14, 2025
Location
Chicago, IL
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then practice in a realistic, general thoracic robotics simulation environment.
Event dates
May 15–16, 2025
Location
Norcross, GA
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The STS Annual Meeting is only a few short weeks away. Currently, we are preparing to gather for the 61st Annual Meeting of our Society, with the first being held in January of 1965 in St. Louis.

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