Summary
This STS South Asia webinar will bring together experienced aortic surgeons to discuss contemporary approaches to aortic root pathology, with a focus on practical decision-making in complex clinical scenarios. The discussion will cover indications for aortic root replacement, valve-sparing root replacement, the Bentall procedure, and strategies for challenging anatomical and intraoperative situations.
The webinar will provide an opportunity for cardiothoracic surgeons, trainees, and allied cardiovascular professionals across South Asia to learn from experienced international faculty, discuss challenging cases, and gain insights into contemporary surgical techniques and decision-making.
Key topics include:
- Indications and patient selection for aortic root surgery
- Valve-sparing versus valve-replacement strategies
- Bentall procedure and contemporary root replacement techniques
- Aortic root involvement in acute Type A aortic dissection
- Management of complex aortic root anatomy
- Technical considerations and operative strategies
- Challenging case-based discussions and lessons from experienced aortic surgeons
The session aims to foster knowledge exchange and strengthen collaboration among the next generation of aortic surgeons across South Asia and the international cardiothoracic surgical community.
A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Moderators
Devagourou Velayudham, MS, MCh
AIIMS New Delhi
Past President, IACTS
Alberto Pochettino, MD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
S. Chris Malaisrie, MD
Chair, Workforce on International Education
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL, USA
Speakers
Satyajit Bose, MD
President, IACTS
The Mission Hospital
West Bengal, India
Chandrasekhar Padmanabhan, MS, MCh
Director of Avera Heart Hospital
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Guests
STS
S. Chris Malaisrie, MD
Chair, Workforce on International Education
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL, USA
Madhuri V. Rao, MD
Co-chair, STS Task Force on South Asia
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Dinesh Kumar Sathanantham, MS, MCh
Co-Chair, STS Task Force South Asia
Chennai, India
IACTS
Manoj Durairaj, MD
Immediate Past President, IACTS
Marian Cardiac Centre
Pune, Maharashtra, India
