Summary
STS is pleased to present a webinar on the Surgical Management of Thoracic Trauma, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Trust, the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons, and ESTS Women in Thoracic Surgery. This expert-led session will feature internationally recognized faculty discussing contemporary approaches to thoracic trauma, including rib fixation, minimally invasive techniques, damage control strategies, and the management of complex thoracic injuries. Through case-based discussions and practical insights, participants will gain valuable knowledge to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Designed for trainees, residents, and practicing thoracic surgeons, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in thoracic surgery across South Asia and the United States.
Topics:
- Rib Fixation, VATS, and Beyond: Where Does Surgery Truly Improve Outcomes in Chest Trauma?
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery in Thoracic Trauma
- Damage Control in Thoracic Trauma
Moderator:
Ali Zamir Khan, MD
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Lancashire, UK
Biplap Mishra, MS, FCLS
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Speakers:
Ramaswamy Rajendran, MS, Doctorate
Apollo Hospitals
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Dhammike Rasnayake, MD
National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases
Sri Lanka
James O’Connor, MD
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Guests:
STS
Rafael Andrade, MD
Vice Chair, STS Workforce on International Education
Minneapolis, MN, USA
S. Chris Malaisrie, MD
Chair, Workforce on International Education
Chicago, IL, USA
Dinesh Kumar Sathanantham, MS, MCh
Co-Chair, STS Task Force South Asia
Chennai, India
Madhuri V. Rao, MD
Co-chair, STS Task Force South Asia
Minneapolis, MN, USA
ESTS/WGTS
Cecilia Pompili, MD, PhD
Chair, ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery
Leeds, UK
ESTS/STS South Asian Educational Programs
Pallavi Purwar, MS, Doctorate
Holy Family Hospital
New Delhi, India
IACTS
Satyajit Bose, MS, MCh
President, IACTS
West Bengal, India
Jacob Jamesraj, MS, MCh
Secretary, IACTS
Madras Medical Mission
Chennai, India
ISTST
SV Krishna, MS, MCh
President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
Narayana Hrudayalaya
Bangalore, India
Bhabatosh Biswas, MCh, FRCS
Secretary and Treasurer, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
Apollo Hospitals
Kolkatta, India
Rajan Santosham, MS, MCh, FRCS
Founder and Immediate Past President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
Santosham Chest Hospital
Chennai, India
