The short but informative Global Connection conference today delivered on two fronts; big and small.. Big for the multidisciplinary surgeries like large locally invasive tumor resections that offer hope to patients that […]
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World of Thoracic Surgery is a blog about the work, research, and practices of thoracic surgeons around the world. It includes case studies, [sometimes] dry research, interviews with thoracic surgeons along with patient perspectives, and feedback.
the John Wayne principle and my love of thoracic surgery
What does John Wayne have to do with it? Quite a lot, actually.
Online conference: Global Connection — Reconstruction technique in lung cancer
While much of our normal lives are still on hold in many places around the world, particularly in the Americas, it’s still important for us to maintain our connections to the world […]
Dr. Gonzalez Rivas, uniportal VATS and minimally invasive thoracic surgery online
Thoracics.org is here with registration information for two upcoming thoracic surgery conferences online.
Free face masks for cancer patients
Thoracics.org has received a request from a U.S. based law firm that specializes in Environmental Law (asbestos, toxic exposures, and other medical harm). They are offering free face masks for all of […]
Ten years of Thoracics.org
It’s our ten year anniversary of thoracics.org! It’s an amazing milestone for us. Ten years of interviews, case reports and the latest research and developments in thoracic surgery.. Ten years of trying […]
HITHOC: the Indian experience
This 2019 article from the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology covers a very tiny group of patients undergoing HITHOC during an 8 1/2 year period has serious limitations (with a total of […]
New year, New Opportunities
Welcome to 2020! Update! 4/8/2020: Editor’s note: – 2020 is cancelled… well, maybe 2020 isn’t but it certainly feels like it with a large part of the world on lockdown as we […]
Treating Empyema: Changing the algorithm for better patient care
This fear of thoracotomies dwarfs the very real risks of prolonged illness and debility.
Troubleshooting at the 6th Uniportal VATS course in Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany Many of the modern masters of thoracic surgery were in Potsdam, Germany this June to discuss a myriad of topics in this year’s course until the heading of Troubleshooting. The […]
A closer look at HITHOC in Germany
A look of HITHOC in two programs in Germany, Freiburg and Regensburg
Nonintubated uniportal VATS surgery: A single center experience in Korea
Today’s recommended read is for all of the thoracic surgeons out there that are interested in establishing their own nonintubated uniportal programs. This is a interesting article if you’ve taken a masterclass on […]
Summer 2019: Uniportal VATS: Troubleshooting
It’s the conference of the season – in Potsdam, Germany. This conference which includes lectures by the leading experts along with live surgery demonstrations with dry and wet labs is designed to […]
HITHOC in 2018 – Where are we now?
We’ve come along way when discussing Mesothelioma and the use of hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) since this site was started back in 2010. In fact, for our first discussions about this technique, […]
International VATS 2018: Better than before – Extreme Fast track thoracic surgery
Some of the videos are silly, cheesy even… But ugly track suits aside… The results are, in arguably, wonderful. Patients eating, drinking, walking, and relaxing just an hour after major lung surgery. […]
International VATS 2018: Segmentectomies
Monza, Italy Dr. Scarci has returned to his native Italy, and his first-born child, the International VATS Symposium has come with him. Now the chief of thoracic surgery at the 1,000 bed […]
Are you ready for VATS International 2018?
Out of all of the topics covered here at Thoracics.org – one of the most popular topics among surgeons and surgical residents is minimally invasive surgery – uniportal, in particular. There is […]
Surgery for Tuberculosis – More than thoracoplasty?
Long time readers know that tuberculosis, and the surgical treatment of tuberculosis have been high on our interest list here at Thoracics.org. While surgery was once the mainstay of treatment for […]
The Best of VATS International 2017: Dr. Marco Scarci & Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas
The Best of VATS International 2017 Most helpful: Dr. Marco Scarci & Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas For less abstract, and more clinically relevant information, particularly for surgeons new to uniportal VATS, the […]
The best of VATS International 2017: Joel Dunning
In a day crammed full of lectures from internationally recognized experts – as part of a series of articles, here are our picks Best Orator: Dr. Joel Dunning – for overall […]
At VATS International 2017
Royal College of Physicians – London, UK Friday, October 20, 2017 While around 100 thoracic surgeons are gathered here this morning for the start of the 4th VATS International conference, there are […]
the 4th VATS International
The fourth VATS International Symposium is this October 20th – 21st, 2017. As readers know, this course has been highly recommended in the past by Thoracics.org. The preliminary program has been released, […]
Guest post: Dr. Migliore and the IV Mediterranean Symposium on Thoracic Oncology
Dr. Marcello Migliore reports on the highlights from the recent Mediterranean Symposium on Thoracic Oncology
Shortage of thoracic surgeons in Canada offers potential opportunities to new surgeons
New Brunswick, one of Canada’s eastern maritime provinces is struggling to maintain their thoracic surgery service line within the small province of an estimated 800, 000 inhabitants. While a local hospital […]
The Mediterranean IV thoracic oncology symposium
It’s not too late to register for the upcoming Thoracic Oncology Symposium in Catania, Italy. The symposium is being held April 6th and 7th and is sponsored by the University of Catania and […]
Now accepting submissions for the Thoracics.org VATS International Award
The first ever Thoracics.org Award to recognize innovation and achievement in thoracic surgery is now accepting submissions.
Grena Ltd. presents new vascular clips for thoracic resection
Ever had a clip slip in surgery? New vascular clips to help prevent massive hemorrhage and loss of vascular control from clip slippage.
VATS decortication for Tuberculosis
In this post, we present a new video byTurkish thoracic surgeon, Dr.Cagatav Tezel on VATS decortication for tuberculosis.
Highlights from the 3rd VATS International
If you can only attend one thoracic surgery conference, shortlist VATS International.
Act differently or watch thoracic surgery die
Dr. Eric Lim challenges thoracic surgeons to remain relevant with a call to action at the 3rd VATS International conference in London, England
Interview with the master: Dr. Benny Weksler
Talking to Dr. Benny Weksler about Minimally invasive esophagectomies, robotic surgery, lung cancer screening and life in the mid-south.
Why you should have attended VATS Peru 2016
Why you should have attended VATS Peru 2016 There were plenty of reasons for surgeons from all over Latin America to converge on Cuscu, Peru for the 2nd annual VATS PERU Uniportal […]
Dr. William Guido and the state of thoracic surgery in Costa Rica
Cusco, Peru One of the guest lecturers at the 2nd VATS Peru Uniportal Master course is Dr. William Guido Gerrero from Costa Rica. Dr. Guido talked about the challenges of implementing a […]
At VATS Peru 2016
Cusco, Peru Day One of the VATS Peru 2016 Conference was a primer for surgeons interested in learned and performing uniportal VATS. Dr. Gonzalez Rivas’ lectures formed the basis of theory and […]
Why you should have your thoracic surgery at the university affiliated hospital
While working on a recent interview with one of the New Masters of Thoracic Surgery, I talked about one of his biggest contributions to his local community, which was establishing the first […]
VATS Peru 2016
VATS Peru 2016 – learn uniportal and subxiphoid techniques in the wet lab, at the hands of the inventors of these techniques at this year’s conference in Cusco, Peru.
Guest post: Report from the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium in Thoracic Surgical Oncology – VATS
An invited report from Dr. Marcello Migliore on the recent Italian conference on VATS and lung cancer
This June: NYU School of Medicine & Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Details about the upcoming Robotic thoracic surgery course at NYU this June.
Invitation to the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium in Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Join Dr. Marcello Migliore (Italy) and Dr. Tom Treasure (UK) this April for the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium in Thoracic Surgical Oncology in Catania, Italy. The 3rd Mediterranean symposium is on VATS resections […]
Q and A with Migliore et al.. about Hithoc and Mesothelioma in Catania, Italy
Thoracics.org follows up with Dr. Marcello Migliore from the University of Catania, on his work in the area of HITHOC and malignant pleural mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, Hope and HITHOC
Is there hope? Thoracics.org discusses hope and mesothelioma along with the most recently published work in the area of cytoreductive surgery and intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC).
Advanced Course on Major Pulmonary Resections through Uniportal VATS
Learn Uniportal VATS from the masters – with a hands-on wet lab..
Case Study: Thymectomy by Uniportal subxyphoid approach
Dr. Giuseppe Aresu of the University Hospital of Udine, Italy presents a case of thymectomy by subxyphoid approach
Dr. Hung, Dr. Chen and nonintubated and awake thoracic surgery
Dr. Ming-Hui Hung & Dr. Jin-Shing Chen at National Taiwan University Hospital talk about their work in nonintubated and awake thoracic surgery.
the 2nd annual Cambridge VATS conference
the second annual Cambridge VATS : uniportal VATS, nonintubated thoracic surgery and the masters
Fast track thoracic surgery: Non-intubated minimally invasive surgery for complex procedures
Single port thoracoscopic surgery and awake anesthesia: the micro-invasive thoracic surgery? The current research and use of these state of the art techniques to bring minimally invasive surgery to complex surgery and high risk patients.
Conference Highlight: Uniportal lobectomy: Intubated and Non-intubated
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas discusses intubated and nonintubated uniportal thoracic surgery for complex thoracic procedures
Conference coverage: The Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Highlights from Day One of the Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery conference in Orlando, Florida.
Thoracic surgery conference – VATS Peru this September..
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas headlines the ALAT sponsored event this September.
Developments in chest tube management
from the Journal of Thoracic Disease and Dr. Chin Hao Chen (one of our favorites here at thoracics.org), advances in chest tube management
Thoracic surgery goes wireless
Dr. Chin Hao “Roy” Chen – inventor of the Chen esophagectomy, now presents his latest creation, the wireless thoracoscope. More about our recent article at Examiner.com
Credentialing versus certification for minimally invasive thoracic surgery?
The STS Task force takes on credentiallng in minimally invasive surgery but shouldn’t they be looking at advanced specialty certification instead?
Save the date! Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Course in September 2015
Interested surgeons, don’t worry – there’s still plenty of time of register for the upcoming Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery course offered by the Duke Center for Surgery Innovation. The course will be […]
Live surgery sessions – Naples minimally invasive surgery course
Dr. Henrik Hansen on how to streamline your surgery, and Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas at the Live surgery sessions of the Minimally invasive surgery conference in Naples, Italy.
VATS Group. IT
VATS group and the Italian VATS Registry..
Corso di chirurgia toracica videoassistita e robotica – Day 1
Naples, Italy No sign yet of the elusive Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Dr. Henrik Hansen, but they are both scheduled to speak (and operate) on the second day of the conference. […]
Minimally invasive surgery course in Naples at Hospital Monaldi (April 23 – 24th, 2015)
Minimally invasive surgery course in Naples at Hospital Monaldi (April 23 – 24th, 2015) Munich airport, Germany I am on the last leg of a long journey to the beautiful southern Italian […]
Interview with the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracics.org talks to the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery and result isn’t what you might expect.
Bronchopleural Fistula: a classic example of interdisciplinary surgery
aka, “Why we should be nice to plastic surgeons”. This case study highlights the need for close interdisciplinary partnerships among surgeons and also asks the question, “Are we addressing the emotional and psychosocial needs of our patients and their families?”
Uniportal VATS with chest wall resection
As Dr. Gonzalez Rivas demonstrates, minimally invasive surgery isn’t just for “easy” cases. Case study with brief discussion and literature review
An Ordinary Afternoon
An Ordinary Afternoon at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital The Uniportal VATS course continues for much of the rest of the week (March 9 – 20th). After Dr. Gonzalez completed his second case today, […]
Welcome to Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital – Shanghai, China Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital is a dream come true for a thoracic surgery aficionado like myself. Twelve operating rooms, a 30 ICU beds, 30 to 40 operations […]
I’m with the band
on location with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas as he embarks on his latest project: teaching uniportal VATS to surgeons in China
As Florida’s population booms, surgeon shortage becomes acute
As the Florida legislature and medical community considers the impending physician shortage, many of the critical concerns regarding the on-going shortage of surgeons remain unaddressed
Single port surgery conference in Berlin
the latest trailer about the documentary film on single port surgery and information about an upcoming training course.
The latest STS guidelines on multimodality treatment of esophageal cancer
Cirugia de torax invites readers for an open discussion on the latest STS guidelines on multimodality treatment of esophageal cancer.
Highlights from Shanghai – Uniportal Surgery conference
Uniportal surgery in Shanghai
NHS thoracic offering: Cambridge International VATS symposium
information about the upcoming VATS symposium in Cambridge, UK – with featured speakers Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Ian Hunt.
Upcoming AATS conference on management of lung cancer
Come to Boston this November and meet some of the Living legends and masters of thoracic surgery.
Bedside management of the complications in critically ill thoracic surgery patients: A different perspective
Updates in multi-disciplinary care from the Foundation for the Advancement of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the 2014 Cardiovascular- Thoracic Critical Care conference in Washington D.C
A sincere thanks
I’d like to offer my sincere thanks to all of my lovely readers like Jay, Tim, Dann Furia and all the other people who tale the time to share their experiences at […]
“This is Life” a new movie about Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas
a new film showing the life-changing efforts of one thoracic surgeon.. It’s about time!
Upcoming course on Minimally Invasive thoracoscopy – Latin America
upcoming minimally invasive thoracoscopy course for my Spanish speaking readers at the Clinica Alemana in Santiago, Chile
Dr. Ahmet F. Işık talks about pleural mesothelioma, HITHOC, and thoracic surgery in Gaziantep, Turkey
updates on the on-going HITHOC project, war surgery, foreign body obstructions and bronchoscopy for infants
Dr. Mustafa Yüksel, Pektus, chest wall repair and the Yüksel bar
Talking with Dr. Mustafa Yuksel of Marmara University Hospital (Faculty of Medicine) about chest wall repairs, pectus defomities, the Yuksel bars and the future of 3D printing.
ALAT : The Grand Trifecta
Talking about the roles of traditional VATS, single port surgery and robots in modern thoracic surgery.
the 9th conference of Asociacion Latinoamericana de Torax and Dr. Beltran
Highlights from the first day of the ALAT conference in Medellin, Colombia: the size matters debate and personalizing chemotherapy for advanced cancers
Summer at Cirugia de Torax
Cirugia de Torax criss-crosses the globe to bring you news about the latest and greatest in thoracic surgery
Thoracic surgeon shortage in Australia
When you need surgery, How long will you wait? (and will there be anyone to perform the operation?) The on-going surgeon shortage now affecting South Australia.
Advances in Thoracic Surgical Oncology
an upcoming conference on thoracic oncology in New York, New York
Dann Furia: Spontaneous pneumothorax, bleb disease and the patient’s perspective
the “rapper whose lungs collapse” raps about his life with bleb disease
Another home run: Dr. Gonzalez Rivas does it again!
the Babe Ruth of thoracic surgery continues his winning streak; and Dr. Benny Weksler heads south to the University of Tennessee. Kudos to both of these fine surgeons!
The Sweet Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: the ZhongShan experience
Is the Sweet esophagectomy still relevant in this era?
ALAT 2014 – Medellin
information about the 2014 Latin American Association of Thoracic Surgery conference
Dr. David Sugarbaker comes to Texas, and too much of a good thing!
Big reputations and legendary surgeons require big opportunities – and as everyone knows; every thing is bigger in Texas.
Live streaming single-port surgery: International Symposium
the latest from Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and the masters of thoracic surgery.
Talking about Lung Cancer staging with Dr. Mitchell Magee
Discussing the classification and treatment of lung cancer according to the latest revisions (7th edition).
Dr. Joseph Skoda
Dr. Joseph Skoda, Nihilist, Skeptic, Dermatologist.
Single port thoracoscopy for diaphragmatic disorders
a report from Dr. Chin Hao Chen and his colleagues at Mackay Memorial Hospital on 21 cases of diaphragmatic plication via single and dual port thoracoscopy.
CTSnet recognizes Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas receives recognition from the global network of cardiothoracic surgeons, CTSnet.
Pleural fluid cytopathology
How to prepare a proper specimen for pleural fluid cytology & cytopathological analysis.
Chung et. al. Optimal timing of thoracoscopic drainage and decortication for empyema
A new Korean study looks at the best time to perform surgical interventions on patients with empyema thoracis.
Early ambulation after lung surgery: How early?
Dr. Khandhar of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia and early ambulation after lung surgery
16th National Continuing Education Forum in General Thoracic Surgery
Report from the recent 16th National Forum on Thoracic Surgery in Shanghai, China.
VGTT: video-guided tube thoracostomy
Dr. Chin Hao Chen revisits one of the basic procedures in thoracic surgery: Chest tube placement
Case Report: Hilar mass resection using single port thoracoscopy with Dr. Diego Gonzalez – Rivas
in the operating room with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas for single port thoracoscopic (uniportal) surgery.
Dr. Gonzalez Rivas, Johnson & Johnson and Single-port thoracic surgery
the 2013 S.W.A.T conference, presented by Johnson & Johnson. Featured presenters Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Dr. Paula Ugalde discuss single port thoracoscopy and topics in minimally invasive surgery
Living legends and Cirugia de Torax
writing about Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and the other living legends in thoracic surgery and connecting people to the world of thoracic surgery
More about Blebs, Bullae and Spontaneous Pneumothorax
a return to one of our most popular topics here at Cirugia de Torax.
The Stigma of Lung Cancer
Medscape interviews Dr. Schiller regarding the stigma of lung cancer, as a ‘deserved disease.”
Controlling prolonged air leak by remote control
Dr. Gaetano Rocco talks about persistent air leaks and the development of a remote-controlled computer assisted suction device.
Recommended reading: Advances in Lung Cancer
this 2012 article by Hannon & Yendamuri explains the newest methods and modalities of treating nonsmall cell lung cancer (NCLC) as well as the importance of accurate staging for diagnosis and evidence-based treatment.
Rocco et al. “Ten year experience on 644 patients undergoing single-port (uniportal) video-assisted surgery
Reviewing “Ten years experience on 644 patients undergoing single-port (uniportal) video-assisted” by Gaetano Rocco et al. at the National Cancer Institute in Naples, Italy
Update on Dr. Diego Gonzalez-Rivas in Bogota, Colombia
Looks like readers and cirugia de torax will be staying home, It’s a Johnson and Johnson invitation only event.
Post operative pain after thoracic surgery
What kind of pain should patients expect after thoracic surgery, and how long will it last? Also, is this normal? When should I call my doctor?
Courses / Classes and meetings on Uni-port thoracoscopic techniques with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas
For thoracic surgeons interested in becoming more familiar with uniport surgery, this is your chance to learn from the pioneers of the technique.
Ultra-fast open tracheostomy
Dr. Chin-Hao Chen demonstrates ‘ultrafast open tracheostomy.’
Isik et al.. & HITHOC in patients with pleural malignancies
The actual title of the article by Ahmet Feridun Isik and his colleagues at Ganziantep University Medical School in Sejitkamil – Ganziantep, Turkey is “Intrapleural hyperthermic perfusion chemotherapy in subjects with metastatic […]
Bilateral surgery using a unilateral single-port approach: the Chen technique
a sneak peak at a game-changer in thoracic surgery – unilateral single-port surgery for bilateral disease
The cowboys and rodeo stars of thoracic surgery
Discussing Dr. Joseph Coselli and ‘the cowboys of cardiac surgery’ along with some of our own heros of thoracic surgery here at Cirugia de Torax.
Thoracic surgery shortage worsens as graduates fail to pass exams
a record number of surgeons fail to pass the American thoracic surgery certification exam, in the midst of a deepening shortage of surgeons.
Awake Epidural Anesthesia for thoracoscopic pleurodesis
Awake epidural anesthesia for thoracoscopic pleurodesis: A prospective cohort study. a new publication from Dr. Mauricio Velasquez and his surgical team reviewing results from their 36 month study
Surgical Removal of Lung Metastases in Breast Cancer
A discussion of Meimarakis’ recently published article, “Prolonged overall survival after pulmonary metastatectomy in patients with breast cancer.”
Two years and counting
celebrating our two-year anniversary here at Cirugia de Torax
Cardiac sympathetic denervation for ventricular arrhythmias: case study and clinical trials
a clinical case report from Bogota, Colombia – and the work of Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, Director, UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center on treating ventricular arrhythmias with cardiac sympathetic denervation, including an upcoming clinical trial.
TedTalks about the New Masters of Thoracic Surgery
TedTalks sits up and takes notice of one of the New Masters and Superstars of modern thoracic surgery, Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas.
Single port sleeve right upper lobectomy
the latest video from Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas demonstrating a sleeve lobectomy via single port surgery
Postcard from Hong Kong
postcard from one of our readers from the 1st Asian Single Port Symposium & Live Surgery
Evolving thoracic surgery: from open surgery to single port thoracoscopic surgery and future robotic
the future of thoracic surgery as seen by one of the New Masters, Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas.
Surgeon shortage to hit rural areas the hardest
the latest predictions on the impending shortage of surgeons in the United States
Case Report: Repair of diaphragm defect in Hepatic Hydrothorax
Case report with video of SITS (single incision thoracoscopic surgery) repair of diaphragm defect in a case of hepatic hydrothorax resulting from liver cirrhosis with Dr. Chih-Hao Chen, MAckay Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
1st Asian Single Port Symposium & Live Surgery
Interested in learning more about single port thoracoscopy, or talking to the inventors of this technique? This March – head to the 1st Asian single port surgery conference in Hong Kong.
“General Thoracic Surgery” is thoracic surgery
what is the future of thoracic surgery education? A new American study asks the if it is time to separate the specialties of cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Upcoming conferences and events for 2013 and beyond
Asociacion Colombiana de Neumologia y Cirugia de Torax – April 18th – 21st, 2013 in Medellin, Colombia. Asociacion Panamena de Neumologia y Cirugia de Torax – conference information not yet published Sociedad Espanola […]
In the operating room with Dr. Mauricio Velaquez: Single port thoracoscopy
a day in the operating room with one of Colombia’s New Masters of Thoracic Surgery
Talking with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas about single port surgery
an Interview with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas – and coverage of ‘Videotoracoscopia y cirugia robotica en torax: Avances y perspectivas’ in Santiago, Chile
Single port thoracoscopy for wedge resection – does size matter?
Dr. Chen discusses single port thoracoscopy – and specimen size.
Single-port thoracoscopy as a first-line approach & the “Chen esophagectomy”
Dr. Chih-Hao Chen at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taiwan talks about his experiences with single port/ single incision thoracic surgery (SITS) as well as the “Chen esophagectomy”; a new single port approach to esophagectomies.
Robotic surgery with Dr. Ricardo Buitrago, thoracic surgeon
Robotic (thoracic) surgery comes to Clinica de Marly in Bogota, Colombia
VATS Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: Dr. Jose Ribas de Milanez de Campos
One of the world’s experts on sympathectomy and the treatment of hyperhidrosis reviews the evidence at the XVI Congreso Boliviano Sociedad de Cirugia Cardiaca, Toracica y Vascular 2012.
High Altitude Surgery: Carotid Body Tumors
a different kind of case here at Cirugia de Torax
Conference coverage: Bolivian Society of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Notes from the day’s lectures at the XVI Congreso Boliviana de Cirugia Cardiaca, Toracica u Vascular in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
The surgical apgar score: Gawande et. al.
The Surgical Apgar Score One of the most important parts and, in fact, one of the principles of associated projects and publications, is the operating room visit. This is the part that […]
Talking about carotid body tumors at XXIX Congreso Latinamericano de Cirugia Vascular y Angiologia
talking about the incidence of carotid body tumors at altitude with the world’s experts
Congreso Boliviano de Cirugia Cardiaca, Toracica y Vascular
Dr. Fernando Bello, the president of the Bolivian Society of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgery along with Dr. Alvaro Balcazar Ortiz, president of the Latin American Association of Vascular Surgery and Angiography […]
Upcoming conference: Robotic & minimally invasive surgery
Cirugia de torax prepares to head to Chile for the latest in Robotics and Minimally-invasive surgery
New Masters: Dr. Mark Dylewski, Robotic Surgery
Talking with Dr. Mark Dylewski, one of the new masters of thoracic surgery in the area of robotic surgery
The New Masters
The innovative and dynamic ‘New Masters’ of thoracic surgery
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Simposia Internacional: Advances en Cancer Pulmonar y Mesotelioma
Highlights from the recent conference on Advances in Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Case Report: Multidisciplinary approach to metastatic disease, and lessons learned
Chest wall resection with pulmonary segmentectomy for metastatic breast cancer.
Sociedad Boliviana de Cirugia Cardiaca, Toracica y Vascular
the XXIX Congreso Latinoamericano de cirugia vascular y angiologia in Santa Cruz, Bolivia this October.
Talking with Dr. K. Adam Lee, MD about minimally invasive surgery
In Jupiter, Florida talking about robots, lung cancer screening and solitary pulmonary nodules with Dr. K. Adam Lee, thoracic surgeon
Dual port VATS for recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax: Foroulis et. al
A newly published study comparing dual port thoracoscopy with mini-thoracotomy for the treatment of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax
Case Report: Dual port thoracoscopy for decortication, part II
case report on dual port thoracoscopy
mystery diagnosis: pleural plaques
Discovery of extensive pleural plaques during VATS
How to write a case report
References and resources for case report writing
Mobile Application Overhaul
Despite the initial success of our first mobile applications, the applications have developed a series of bugs and other issues. Since we are currently developing additional applications for use in our research […]
Case Report: Dual port VATS decortication of empyema
case report of dual port thoracoscopy for decortication of empyema in a thirty-eight year old woman.
Block, Tuffier, Blalock & Gonzalez? Returning to single incision thoracoscopic surgery with Dr. Diego Gonzalez – Rivas
Checking in with Dr. Diego Gonzalez – Rivas and his team in Coruna, Spain – the innovators in single incision thoracic surgery, as Dr. Gonzalez publishes a new report on single incision pneumonectomy.
