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How to Successfully Implement Surgical Innovations and New Technologies into Practice

Health care professionals tend to be traditional and conservative when it comes to practice, so incorporating new technologies and innovations into the hospital and the operating room can be a challenge. Four cardiothoracic surgery change drivers — Shanda Blackmon, MD, MPH (Mayo Clinic), James Luketich, MD (UPMC Presbyterian), T. Sloan Guy, MD, MBA (Weill Cornell Medical Medicine), and Linda W. Martin, MD, MPH (University of Virginia) — provide advice on how to get buy-in from hospital administrators, as well as team members.

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Teaching as an Early Career Surgeon: The View from the Other Side of the Table

Managing the transition from new surgeon to teacher

May 14, 2018

6 min read

Mara B. Antonoff, MD

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#13: How to Successfully Implement Surgical Innovations and New Technologies into Practice

12 min.

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#12: The Consequences of Refusing Surgery

Two studies presented at an STS Annual Meeting showed that surgical therapy is superior to alternative treatment approaches for both esophageal cancer and coronary artery disease in younger patients.

16 min.

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The Consequences of Refusing Surgery

Two studies presented at the recent STS Annual Meeting showed that surgical therapy is superior to alternative treatment approaches for both esophageal cancer and coronary artery disease in younger patients. In light of these findings, Robbin G. Cohen, MD, MMM (University of Southern California), Mark S. Allen, MD (Mayo Clinic), Sebron W. Harrison, MD (Weill-Cornell Medicine), and Alan M.

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#11: Discrepancies Between Evidence-Based and Real-World Practices

On average, it takes 17 years before new innovation is disseminated into clinical practice. How can cardiothoracic surgery change that statistic and speed up the process?

12 min.

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Discrepancies Between Evidence-Based and Real-World Practices

On average, it takes 17 years before new innovation is disseminated into clinical practice. How can cardiothoracic surgery change that statistic and speed up the process? Juan A. Sanchez, MD (St. Agnes HealthCare Baltimore) moderates a discussion with Michael S.

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#10: Evolving Trends in TAVR

The volumes of two aortic valve replacements (AVR) procedures have changed dramatically over the past few years, with more transcatheter procedures now being performed than open surgical procedures. Four cardiac surgeons discuss the evolving trends in TAVR, why the changes are occurring, and what’s ahead for TAVR and SAVR. Wilson Y. Szeto, MD moderates the discussion that also features Michael J. Mack, MD, John V. Conte, MD, and Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD.

17 min.

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The Importance of Good Communication with Referring Physicians

A key source of patients will be referrals, and those rely on strong communication with fellow physicians.

Apr 13, 2018

3 min read

V. Seenu Reddy, MD, MBA

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#8: The Debate Over Exercise Restrictions in Cardiac Surgery

Should patients remain active before, during, and after cardiac surgery? Some surgeons have opposing views.

15 min.

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The Debate Over Exercise Restrictions in Cardiac Surgery

Should patients remain active before, during, and after cardiac surgery? Some surgeons have opposing views. Thomas G. Gleason, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh, and Edward P. Chen, MD, from Emory University, discuss the role of exercise in the treatment and recovery process following surgery for various forms of heart disease, especially among active patients.

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