Skills development and collaborative learning for cardiothoracic surgeons and their team members who perform coronary surgery.
Event dates
Sep 17–19, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL

Join leading experts for an in-depth discussion on the evolving management of aortic regurgitation, with a focus on contemporary surgical and transcatheter treatment strategies. This webinar will explore the latest advances in aortic valve repair, valve-sparing root replacement, and transcatheter therapies, highlighting patient selection, technical considerations, and emerging evidence. Gain practical insights into current challenges and future directions shaping the care of patients with aortic regurgitation.

Supported by JenaValve

 

Date
7 p.m. ET
Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Event dates
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
Event dates
Oct 9–10, 2026
Location
Baltimore, MD
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Location
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Event dates
Nov 13–14, 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
A world-class, international event that will explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure
Event dates
Dec 3–5, 2026
Location
Santiago, Chile
The premier annual event in cardiothoracic surgery, unveiling never-before-seen science, techniques, and technology, and creating a forum to build lasting connections with colleagues.
Event dates
Jan 28–31, 2027
Location
San Diego, California

The first congenital webinar in our STS South Asia webinar series delves into the topic of pulmonary vein stenosis in TAPVC. Expert surgeons from both the United States and South Asia will speak on both the primary and secondary pathologies.

A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons. 
 

Moderators  

Thomas Mathew, MS, MCh
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
As Sulimaniyah, Saudi Arabia

Date
Duration
1 hr. 18 mins.

A diverse panel of surgeons from Latin America and the United States will discuss the current guidelines for the surgical management of left main stem, medical and interventional treatments, and surgical techniques.

This session is a collaboration between STS and Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery (LACES). Presented in Portuguese with English subtitles.

 

Moderators

Victor Bautista-Hernandez, MD 
Christus Children's of San Antonio 
San Antonio, TX  

Date
Duration
1 hr. 26 mins.

Join the fourth installment of the STS/SCA Webinar Series: Across the Drapes. Leaders in both surgery and anesthesiology will discuss preoperative and intraoperative management of Low Ejection Fraction (EF) CABG and its complications, with the goal of optimizing intraoperative management between surgeons and anesthesiologists.  

Learning Objectives:

Date
Duration
1 hr. 1 min.
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then practice in a realistic, cardiac robotic simulation environment.
Event dates
May 14–15, 2026
Location
Norcross, GA
Practical intra-operative decision algorithms for experienced cardiac surgeons managing high-risk patients.
Date
Duration
1 hr. 6 mins.
Performing as our best selves as cardiothoracic surgeons both inside and outside of the workplace
Event dates
Apr 28, 2026
Location
Virtual