A Cardiothoracic Surgeons specializes in surgical procedures involving the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. Their expertise extends to performing complex operations such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, lung resections, and congenital heart defect corrections. With the advent of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, these surgeons can now offer procedures that reduce recovery time, minimize complications, and enhance precision. Innovations such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and ventricular assist devices (VADs) have revolutionized patient care, particularly for those with severe cardiovascular diseases. Cardiothoracic surgeons collaborate closely with cardiologists, pulmonologists, and anesthesiologists to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patients. Given the rapid advancements in biotechnology, artificial heart devices, and regenerative medicine, ongoing research and technical proficiency remain essential. Their role is critical in managing life-threatening conditions, improving survival rates, and advancing the future of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
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Caroline Francis, Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Title : Evolution of surgical oncology
Nagy Habib, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Title : Cell therapy for chronic ischemia
Darwin Eton, Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Title : Improving post-operative analgesia regimens after emergency major abdominal surgery
Shifa Bangi, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title : The coincidence between spinal perineural cysts, increased intracranial pressure and the appearance of small fiber neuropathy. Exploring the relationship and (surgical) lessons to be learned
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
Title : Predicting reductions in acute pain and opioid consumption with non-opioid analgesics: A machine learning analysis of randomised controlled trials (OPERA study)
Toluwalogo Daramola, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom