Summary
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust (ISTST) and Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), presents a webinar series focused on topics relevant to general thoracic surgeons in the South Asian region. The inaugural session will feature expert panelists discussing the management strategies and technical nuances of both upper and lower airway procedures, with relevance to airway pathology in India and South Asia. This session is designed to benefit both early career and experienced surgeons, offering valuable insights into best practices and aiding trainees in mastering effective airway management.
Moderators
Rajan Santosham, MD
Founder and Immediate Past President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
Chairman, Santosham Chest Hospital
Chennai, India
Sidhu Gangadharan, MD
Harvard Medical School and
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
Boston, MA
Speakers
SV Krishna, MD
President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
Narayana Hrudayalaya
Bangalore, India
Saravana Rajamanickam, MD
Thangam Cancer Center and Research Institute
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
Guests
STS
S. Chris Malaisrie, MD
Chair, STS Workforce on International Education
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL, USA
Rafael S. Andrade, MD
Vice-Chair, STS Workforce on International Education
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Madhuri V. Rao, MD
Co-chair, STS Task Force on South Asia
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Dinesh Kumar Sathanantham, MD
Co-chair, STS Task Force on South Asia
Sri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute
Chennai, India
ISTS
Bhabitosh Biswas, MCh, FRCS
Secretary and Treasurer, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
Apollo Hospitals
Kolkatta, India
Ravindra Kumar Dewan, MD
Vice President, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Trust
National Institute of TB & Respiratory Diseases
New Delhi, India
IACTS
Devagourou Velayoudam, MD
Present President, IACTS
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Manoj Durairaj, MD
Immediate Past President, IACTS
Marian Cardiac Centre
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Jacob Jamesraj, MD
Secretary, IACTS
Madras Medical Mission
Chennai, India