During this webinar, presenters will look at surgeon readiness for operating following neoadjuvant immunotherapy and targeted therapies, while sharing new knowledge of pathology review and standardized assessment of pathologic complete response (pCR). The program reinforces the rationale for adjuvant therapy continuation, drawing on evidence from AEGEAN, including event-free survival outcomes, pathology-linked insights, and postoperative treatment sequencing. The session also defines the surgeon’s role in educating patients across the full treatment journey.
In his 2026 STS Annual Meeting presentation, Defining Success in Surgical Treatment of Afib: The Need for Standardization, Dr. Michael Bowdish discussed the development of a new quality measure for the treatment of preoperative atrial fibrillation and the evidence for long-term benefits to patients whose AFib is treated during cardiac surgery.
The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
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
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
Join us for an interactive demonstration of CORA, the STS Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant—an AI-powered tool designed to help you quickly access trusted cardiothoracic surgery resources. CORA integrates content from key STS platforms, including The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, the STS Learning Center, and clinical practice documents.
Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a two-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement which affect cardiothoracic surgical practices.
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.
