STS Holds 2024 Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Click herA nonprofit organization representing cardiothoracic surgeons and other allied professionals, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has successfully held a workshop on robotic cardiac surgery. On May 9 and 10, 2024, 80 surgeons from different cities in the United States received hands-on procedural experience in cardiac robotic surgeries in a realistically simulated environment.

On day one, the participants had a hands-on simulation workshop on using the latest technology and innovation, particularly in robotic mitral valve and coronary bypass procedures. During the workshop, the participants sat on consoles where they controlled the surgical robots. The workshop was helpful to beginner robotic surgical teams that are yet to build robotic programs and advanced robotic surgical teams looking to improve their current cardiac surgery robotic practice.

On day two, world-renowned robotic cardiac surgeons provided the participants with educational activities surrounding the intricate sphere of cardiothoracic surgery. The training included faculty discussions and case videos on critical topics such as patient selection, operative techniques, perioperative management, and postoperative care.e to edit.

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