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Released: 7-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
The 2024 STS Surgeon Compensation Report is Here!
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The first annual STS Cardiothoracic Surgeon Compensation Report is now available to help US-based cardiothoracic surgeons understand their value and make informed career decisions using reliable benchmarks specific to the specialty.

Newswise: Jennifer Romano, MD, Elected  President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Released: 29-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Jennifer Romano, MD, Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Jennifer C. Romano, MD, a congenital heart surgeon at Congenital Heart Center/C. S. Mott Children's Hospital, and the Herbert Sloan Collegiate Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, was elected president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons today at STS 2024 during the Society’s Business Meeting.

24-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Breakthrough Research Identifies Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism after Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In patients who undergo pulmonary resection for lung cancer, a major potential postoperative complication is venous thromboembolism (VTE)—a condition that develops when a blood clot forms in a vein—which can lead to part of the clot breaking off and lodging in the lung, resulting in a pulmonary embolism (PE).

24-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
New Research Finds Volume Alone Does Not Predict Quality Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it’s not just the size of the program that matters in determining quality outcomes.

24-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Almost 50% of Patients Under 60 Years Choose TAVR Over Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement with Worse Outcomes
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In a study presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, researchers examined outcomes for patients undergoing SAVR and those undergoing TAVR from 2013 to 2021 in the state of California.

26-Jan-2024 11:55 AM EST
New Research Highlights Superior Long-Term Survival with Multi-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Over Single Arterial Grafting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A new study presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, examines the ongoing controversy surrounding the choice between multi-arterial grafting (MAG) and single arterial grafting (SAG) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for multivessel coronary revascularization.

23-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
STS Announces Late-Breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released late-breaking research scheduled for presentation at the 2024 Annual Meeting taking place January 27 - 29 in San Antonio.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
The 2024 STS Annual Meeting – A Global Convening on Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 60th Annual Meeting, featuring late-breaking scientific research, thought-provoking lectures, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative cardiothoracic surgery products.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Largest U.S. Cardiac Database Shows Excellent Long-term Survival After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A study published today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery demonstrates outstanding long-term survival following low-risk isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)

Newswise: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches Next-Generation Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Calculator
Released: 27-Jul-2023 2:00 PM EDT
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches Next-Generation Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Calculator
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has launched its next-generation Operative Risk Calculator to assess the risk of adult cardiac surgery operations.

Released: 13-Feb-2023 10:55 AM EST
New Online Tool to Help Clinicians Calculate Patient Risk Associated with Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has launched a new risk calculator to estimate the risk of mitral valve repair for patients with mitral valve prolapse and degenerative primary mitral regurgitation.

Released: 23-Jan-2023 2:05 PM EST
Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Cardiothoracic surgeon Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, from MedStar Health, was elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons at STS 2023 during the Society’s Business Meeting.

Released: 21-Jan-2023 6:05 PM EST
Patients with Multiple Artery Blockages Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Fare Better, Live Longer than Those Who Opt for Stenting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

A study of more than 100,000 patients has revealed that, for patients with blockages in multiple arteries, those who opt for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are less likely to die from their condition, less likely to need additional surgery, and less likely to have a heart attack than patients who choose to undergo a stent procedure.

Released: 21-Jan-2023 6:05 PM EST
STS Annual Meeting Session Rallies Proven Methods to Combat Racial, Gender Disparities in Heart and Lung Disease
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Identifying and closing gaps and disparities in health care subject of scientific session at the 59th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Released: 19-Jan-2023 10:05 AM EST
Risk of Surgical Mitral Valve Repair for Primary Mitral Regurgitation
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In an article published jointly on January 18, 2023, in both The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, leading cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical researchers analyzed recent national data to assess the outcomes and risk of mitral valve repair for primary mitral regurgitation.

Released: 12-Jan-2023 5:40 PM EST
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 59th Annual Meeting - January 20-23, San Diego
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 59th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, which will include late-breaking scientific research, thought-provoking lectures, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative cardiothoracic surgery products.

   
Newswise: ECMO May Offer Sickest COVID Patients Chance for ‘Exceptional Survival’
3-Mar-2022 7:05 AM EST
ECMO May Offer Sickest COVID Patients Chance for ‘Exceptional Survival’
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with “meaningful” long-term outcomes.

Newswise: John H. Calhoon Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Released: 30-Jan-2022 7:05 PM EST
John H. Calhoon Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Cardiothoracic surgeon John H. Calhoon, MD, from The University of Texas Health Science Center (UT Health) at San Antonio, was elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Newswise: Two Honored for Outstanding Achievement, Exemplary Leadership in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Released: 30-Jan-2022 7:00 PM EST
Two Honored for Outstanding Achievement, Exemplary Leadership in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In recognition of extraordinary efforts and steadfast service, Joseph A. Dearani, MD, and Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, each have been presented with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2022 Distinguished Service Award.

Newswise: Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status May Impact Patient Outcomes after Heart Surgery
28-Jan-2022 1:50 PM EST
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status May Impact Patient Outcomes after Heart Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Patients with mitral valve disease who live in disadvantaged communities are more likely to experience complications and are at higher risk for death after surgery than those with higher socioeconomic status .

Newswise: Thomas K. Waddell Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
Released: 29-Jan-2022 11:00 AM EST
Thomas K. Waddell Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Internationally recognized medical researcher, surgeon, and professor Thomas K. Waddell, MD, MSc, PhD, was honored with the 2022 Earl Bakken Scientific Achievement Award from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

21-Jan-2022 6:05 AM EST
New Practice Guideline Addresses Diagnosis, Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissection
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for managing patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD). The guideline was published online in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Newswise: The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships
Released: 19-Jan-2022 11:55 AM EST
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Through a collaborative effort between The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), two standout young surgeons recently each received $20,000 in fellowship grants to learn new techniques used by institutions across the world.

Newswise: Media Advisory: Register for STS Annual Meeting
Released: 17-Jan-2022 11:05 AM EST
Media Advisory: Register for STS Annual Meeting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons VIRTUAL 58th Annual Meeting.

Newswise: Select Heart Surgery Patients May Not Need Opioid Pain Meds when Discharged
Released: 6-Jan-2022 3:05 PM EST
Select Heart Surgery Patients May Not Need Opioid Pain Meds when Discharged
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Many patients who undergo heart surgery may be able to safely and effectively control postoperative pain without opioids after hospital discharge.

Newswise: Joanna Chikwe Is Named Editor-in-Chief of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Released: 13-Dec-2021 3:30 PM EST
Joanna Chikwe Is Named Editor-in-Chief of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has appointed Joanna Chikwe, MD, FRCS, as the new Editor-in-Chief of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and its soon-to-be-launched open access journal, Annals Short Reports. She will step into this role on January 1, 2022.

Released: 9-Dec-2021 6:05 AM EST
Media Advisory: Save the Date for STS Annual Meeting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 58th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Florida. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual option is available.

Released: 3-Nov-2021 8:45 AM EDT
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and AstraZeneca Join Forces to Accelerate Lung Cancer and Disparities Research, Education
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has entered into a partnership with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in an effort to advance and improve lung cancer treatment and eliminate disparities in health care.

Released: 3-Nov-2021 8:40 AM EDT
Medicare Cuts Ignore Realities of Pandemic and Will Harm Patient Care
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Surgical Care Coalition urges Congress to stop the harmful Medicare cuts that will take effect in less than two months and will limit patient access to needed care; Majority of the U.S. House supports stopping the cuts.

Newswise: New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies
Released: 21-Oct-2021 3:00 PM EDT
New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) applaud Representatives Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN), and Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA), for introducing the Meaningful Access to Federal Health Plan Claims Data Act of 2021.

Newswise:Video Embedded covid-patient-stories
VIDEO
Released: 20-Sep-2021 12:45 PM EDT
COVID Patient Stories
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is highlighting two particularly interesting stories from COVID survivors who were on ECMO for months, with one patient eventually underdoing a double lung transplantation.

9-Sep-2021 11:40 AM EDT
Chewing Gum after Heart Surgery May Help Relieve Gut Problems
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Chewing gum after heart surgery may kickstart the digestive tract, helping patients feel better and potentially be discharged sooner than those who don't use this generally safe and simple intervention.

Newswise:Video Embedded patient-centered-protocols-help-eliminate-excess-opioid-use-after-lung-surgery
VIDEO
9-Sep-2021 11:45 AM EDT
Patient-Centered Protocols Help Eliminate Excess Opioid Use after Lung Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Lung surgery patients who utilize a comprehensive, evidence-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program require fewer opioid prescriptions when discharged and this effect was sustained over the 4-year study period.

21-Jun-2021 7:05 AM EDT
Reducing Need for Blood Transfusion during Heart Surgery Is Focus of New Practice Guideline
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Four leading medical specialty societies released a new clinical practice guideline that includes recommendations for reducing blood loss during heart surgery and improving patient outcomes. The document is a multidisciplinary collaboration among The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology, and Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management.

26-May-2021 5:15 PM EDT
Aortic Condition More Deadly in Women than in Men
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Women who experience acute aortic dissection—a spontaneous and catastrophic tear in one of the body’s main arteries—not only are older and have more advanced disease than men when they seek medical care, but they also are more likely to die, according to research published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Released: 21-May-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Sen. John Boozman Recognized for Longstanding Commitment to Health Care Policies
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

US Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was named Legislator of the Year by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for his outstanding legislative contributions that impact cardiothoracic surgeons and their patients.

Released: 14-Apr-2021 6:05 AM EDT
Cardiac Surgeons Lead Critical COVID-19 Research
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

After dramatically changing its scope of work and mobilizing resources in record time, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) became a major contributor to life-changing COVID-19 research.

Released: 8-Apr-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Ergonomics in Surgery – The Athlete in the Operating Room
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The parallels between surgery and elite athletics are many. You must be on your game at all times and ready to instantly execute precise movements.

Released: 2-Apr-2021 10:15 AM EDT
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Tom Nguyen
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Tom Nguyen from the University of California San Francisco.

Released: 2-Apr-2021 10:10 AM EDT
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Ourania Preventza
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Ourania Preventza, from Baylor College of Medicine.

Released: 18-Mar-2021 10:50 AM EDT
Physician and Patient Groups Call On CMS to Update Medicare Lung Cancer Screening Coverage
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

STS—in collaboration with the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer and the American College of Radiology—formally requested that CMS update its coverage policies to reflect the new USPSTF lung cancer screening guidelines.

Released: 5-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Sidhu Gangadharan
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sidhu Gangadharan from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School.

Released: 4-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Melanie Edwards
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Melanie Edwards from Integrated Health Associates in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Released: 4-Mar-2021 8:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Doug Wood
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews STS Past President Dr. Doug Wood.

Released: 3-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Shanda Blackmon
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Shanda Blackmon from the Mayo Clinic.

Released: 3-Mar-2021 8:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Tom Varghese
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Tom Varghese from the University of Utah. Dr. Varghese shares captivating details of his “very unique life.”

Released: 2-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. David Tom Cooke
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. David Tom Cooke from UC Davis Health.

Released: 2-Mar-2021 8:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Leah Backhus
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews STS Director-at-Large Dr. Leah Backhus from Stanford Health Care.

Released: 1-Mar-2021 9:00 AM EST
Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Doug Mathisen
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Doug Mathisen, STS Historian and Past President.


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