STS-ASCVTS Aortic Summit 2024

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STS and ASCVTS Join Forces for Aortic Summit

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) recently co-hosted the inaugural Aortic Summit 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. This international event brought together leading experts in the field to discuss advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic aortic lesions, including endovascular approaches.

The summit was designed to cater to a diverse audience, including cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, CT residents, perfusionists, and ICU and OR nurses. 

The comprehensive three-day program covered a wide range of topics, including root, arch, descending aorta, TEVAR, dissection, and hybrid procedures. Participants had the opportunity to learn from experts, network with colleagues, and gain valuable insights into the latest techniques and technologies.

"The sessions delved into the latest developments through a series of presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops," said Yutaka Okita, MD, Congress President for the STS-ASCVTS Aortic Summit 2024. "The event featured a number of eminent speakers from all over the world, who shared their expertise and achievements with attendees.”

Dec 4, 2024
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2024 STS-ASCVTS Aortic Summit

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STS President Dr. Jennifer Romano presented at the 2024 STS and Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Aortic Summit in Tokyo (November 16, 2024) on adults with congenital heart disease.

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2025 STS Coding Workshop

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Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025
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STS Leadership Institute 2025-26

An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Jul 10, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026
Zoom, Chicago, and New Orleans
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STS South Asia Webinar in collaboration with IACTS: Rheumatic Mitral Valve Repair

The first session of the South Asia webinar series delves into valve repair strategies for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Expert panelists will provide an overview of the current state of rheumatic heart disease in South Asia’s developing countries, along with best practices for case selection tailored to early career surgeons. The webinar will also feature discussions on proven repair techniques for managing rheumatic mitral stenosis and regurgitation.

 

Moderators

Vinod H. Thourani, MD 
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta, GA 

1 hr. 18 min.
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Early career surgeons should plan to attend this webinar on effective financial management of student loans, presented by an expert speaker from the White Coat Investor. The presentation will examine a variety of student loan considerations:  loan repayment plans (IBR, SAVE, PAYE), loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness), refinancing, and making a personal loan management plan.

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The Evolving Role of Radiation Therapy in Resectable Lung Cancer

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Sponsored by AstraZeneca

 

Moderators

Nathaniel R. Evans III, MD
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

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There are so many ways in which we, as surgeons, lead teams—from our first day in practice, through the end of our careers. As we lead teams, we learn repeatedly that a cohesive and effective team works toward common goals, and that successful leaders inspire team members by elucidating and giving importance to those shared goals. But is having the same end goal enough?

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