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CTSNet Podcasts

CTSNet
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Replacement
Minimally Invasive Surgery
ECMO
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Ghana
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Surgery
Artificial Intelligence
TAVR
Segmentectomy
CABG
Aortic Surgery
VATS Lobectomy
Oligometastatic Disease

Discussions about the most relevant topics in cardiothoracic surgery from CTSNet, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.

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Latest Episodes

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Taj Mohammed Fiyaz Chowdhry, a consultant thoracic surgeon at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, UAE, about uniportal robotics in the UAE.

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01:02 TAVR Hear... more

In this episode of the CTSNet podcast, The Lifeline, host and nurse educator Jill Ley, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, Founder of the Essentials of Cardiac Surgical Resuscitation, and former Cardiac... more

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Jacques Kpodonu, a cardiac surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massac... more

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Timur Kyashif, a cardiac resident at Jena University Hospital in Jena, Germany, about the German Society for Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery Quiz League.

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Velotta
Senior Author of the STS Guidelines on multimodal mesothelioma treatment
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
Episode: The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 170: 2026 Expert Consensus on the Multimodal Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma
Cheryl Crisalfi
Coordinator nurse at Baystate Medical Center, executive board member of the ERAS Cardiac Society, first author of a turnkey order set on SSI prevention
Baystate Medical Center; ERAS Cardiac Society
Episode: The Cardiac Recovery Room: Surgical Site Infection and Prevention
Emily Farkas
Cardiac surgeon in America, president of CSIA
Cardiac Surgery Inter-Society Alliance (CSIA)
Episode: The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 169: CSIA Conference and Global Cardiothoracic Surgery
Andrea Steeley
Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Utah
Episode: The Lifeline: Management of Acute Aortic Emergencies
Aamir Amin
Thoracic surgery resident in the Northwest of England, Manchester; MIT executive program for AI in healthcare
UK NHS / MIT Sloan Executive Program
Episode: The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 168: Humanoid Robots and AI in Surgery
Ahmed Ghazy
Head of Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Mainz University Hospital, Germany
Mainz University Hospital
Episode: The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 167: Insights on Robotic Cardiac Surgery Adoption and Training
Dr. Casselman
Staff surgeon focused on minimally invasive and robotic valve surgery
Azorg Heart Center, Belgium
Episode: The Atrium: Aortic Valve Replacement
Michael Mack
Prominent heart-team pioneer, surgeon
Academic cardiovascular surgery leader
Episode: The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 166: The TAVR Heart Team at Risk
Tom Nguyen
System leader for cardiology and cardiac surgery in a large network
Cardiology and Vascular Surgery network
Episode: The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 166: The TAVR Heart Team at Risk

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Joel Dunning
Host of CTSNet Beat and CTSNet Podcasts, involved in cardiothoracic surgery discussions spanning robotics, valve disease, and policy.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great stuff!

    CTS net just putting out great content on all digital platforms of course.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smell my fingers
    United States6 years ago
  • Great!

    A great ressource for Cardio-Thoracic surgeons and cardiologists. Presents content from roundtables filmed during major CT meetings, with reviews of the latest data and techniques.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pom_pom
    United States7 years ago

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Experts note the depth and practicality of content, especially around robotics and valve therapies.
Guests bring high credibility with real-world program insights and data.
Audience-friendly for sponsors seeking hospital program-level sponsorships and tech partnerships.
Polished, data-driven discussions that can be technical but accessible to clinicians.

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 170: 2026 Expert Consensus on the Multimodal Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma
Q: Could you summarize who is still considered a surgical candidate in the multimodal pathway for mesothelioma?
Surgical candidacy should be increasingly selective, focusing on early-stage epithelioid histology with good functional status, and evaluated within a multidisciplinary team at high-volume centers rather than assuming all mesothelioma patients are operable.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 169: CSIA Conference and Global Cardiothoracic Surgery
Q: What sort of things do you think are the most pressing issues? And what does the CSI really stand for?
Emily explains that CSIA's mission is to empower cardiothoracic programs in low-resource settings through sustainable, bi-directional exchanges, education, and regional collaboration, with a focus on health-system strengthening and building local capacity.
The Lifeline: Management of Acute Aortic Emergencies
Q: How do clinicians decide the timing of intervention for these patients?
Decision-making hinges on signs of malperfusion, the location of the lesion (ascending/arch vs descending), and the patient's overall stability, with urgent surgery for Type A and selective, case-by-case intervention for Type B and IMH.
The Lifeline: Management of Acute Aortic Emergencies
Q: What are the main acute aortic syndromes and how do they differ in management urgency?
They include acute aortic dissection (Type A vs Type B), intramural hematoma, and penetrating aortic ulcer, with Type A typically needing emergent surgery due to coronary and brain perfusion risks, while Type B and some IMH cases may be managed differently based on malperfusion.
The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 168: Humanoid Robots and AI in Surgery
Q: So I guess in your view, should surgeons be worried about AI or they should be excited about AI? And then secondly, if they know very little bit about AI, how should they start?
The opportunity is to relieve clinicians from repetitive, burdensome tasks so they can focus on judgment, communication, and care. AI should augment, not replace, the human elements of healthcare; initial benefits are in software-based automation (like discharge summaries) and workflow improvements, with gradual, supervised expansion into the intraoperative space as readiness and safety improve.

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What is CTSNet Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on cutting-edge cardiothoracic surgery topics, with a strong emphasis on robotics, minimally invasive techniques, valve interventions, and the evolving policy landscape that shapes surgical practice. Across episodes, conversations frequently explore robotic platforms, TAVR vs SAVR lifetime management, crisis management in minimally invasive procedures, readmission reduction, and the integration of AI and digital health into clinical workflows. Noteworthy are the policy debates around CMS coverage, the heart-team model, and real-world program development from high-volume centers. The format often features expert guests who lead with practical experiences, conference takeaways, and actionable insights for program... more

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1. Jeffrey Velotta
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8. Michael Mack

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