Important Links
Conference Homepage & Program: http://aats.org/annualmeeting
Daily News: http://aats.org/dailynews
AATS Homepage: www.aats.org
Webcasts: Webcasts are available by clicking on the abstract link for each presentation in the programat http://aats.org/annualmeeting
Meeting at a Glance
Newswise — The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting is the oldest and largest cardiothoracic surgery meeting in North America. The 99th will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada, on May 4 - 7, 2019. Close to 3,000 professionals are expected to attend. These will include:
- Cardiothoracic Surgeons
- Physicians in related specialties including Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Gastroenterology, and Thoracic Oncology
- Fellows and Residents in Cardiothoracic and General Surgical training programs
- Allied Health Professionals involved in the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients
- Medical students with an interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Highlights
Comprehensive AATS Quality Program for the 21st Century
Eugene H. Blackstone, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Saturday, May 4, 3:40PM
Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer: Outcomes and Remaining Challenges
Scott J. Antonia, Duke University
Saturday, May 4, 5:05PM
Honored Guest Lecture: Global Health Initiatives to Address Undertreatment in Cardiovascular Disease
Valentin Fuster, Mount Sinai Health System
Sunday, May 5, 12:00PM
If Not Now, When? If Not Us, Who? A Plan to Increase Access to Cardiac Surgery for the World’s Forgotten People
Morton Bolman, University of Colorado
Sunday, May 5, 10:07AM
How Lung Cancer Screening Can Address Undertreatment
Christine Berg, NIH
Sunday, May 5, 10:55AM
The Pursuit of Excellence in Surgery
Tirone E. David, Toronto General Hospital
Monday, May 6, 9:50AM
Presidential Address: Vision, Leadership, and Scholarship
David H. Adams, Mount Sinai Health System
Monday, May 6, 11:30AM
Mobile App
Mobile App available through iTunes Store and Android Market. To download, search AATS Week in your app store.
Access an interactive version of the program, with searchable program topics, faculty, exhibitors, social functions, and local Toronto information. This app also includes live polling and audience response in many sessions to increase interactivity.
Social Media
Facebook: facebook.com/AATS1917
Twitter: @AATSHQ
Connect with the AATS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-association-for-thoracic-surgery-aats
Presentation News Releases
Highlighted presentations: All releases are under embargo until date and time of presentation.
Release: A New Technique for Minimally Invasive Surgery in Lung Cancer – Ultrasonic Device is Safe and Effective for Lung Vessel Sealing in Minimally Invasive Lobectomy
Presentation: “Prospective, Multi-Center, International Phase 2 Trial Evaluating Ultrasonic Energy for Pulmonary Artery Branch Sealing in VATS Lobectomy” by Moishe Liberman, Eric Goudie, Chris Morse, Waël C. Hanna, Nathaniel R. Evans, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Richard Malthaner, Joel Dunning, Edwin Lafontaine, Pasquale Ferraro, Cameron Wright, Hugh Auchincloss, Michael Lanuti, Jocelyne Martin, Harald C. Ott, Henning A. Gaissert, John Sampalis
Embargo: Sat. May 4, 2019, 11:05AM
Abstract: http://www.aats.org/AnnualMeeting_Program_Prospective
Release: Clinical Trial Shows Promise for Increasing Lung Transplant Patients’ Life Expectancy
Presentation: “First in Human, Use of Regadenoson: An Adenosine 2A Receptor Agonist in Lung Transplant Recipients” by Christine L. Lau, Jennifer V Phillips, Michael J Cosner, Mark R Conaway, Gina R Petroni, A. Sasha Krupnick, Yunge Zhao, Joel Linden, Irving L Kron, Joshua Boys
Embargo: Sunday, May 5, 2019, 4:55PM
Abstract: http://www.aats.org/AnnualMeeting_Program_FirstinHuman
Release: New Model Improves Staging and Risk Predictions for Esophageal Cancer Patients
Presentation: “A Clinical Nomogram for Predicting Node Positive Disease in Esophageal Cancer”
Tara R. Semenkovich, Melanie Subramanian, *Bryan F. Meyers, *Benjamin D. Kozower, Ruben Nava, *G. Alexander Patterson, *Daniel Kreisel, *Varun Puri, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis,
Embargo: Monday, May 6, 2019, 8:02AM
Abstract: www.aats.org/annualmeeting_program_Esophageal
Release: Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Replacement Can Improve Outcomes in Low-Risk Surgical Patients
Presentation: “The PARTNER 3 Low-Risk TAVR Trial: A Detailed Analysis of Key Secondary Endpoints by Martin B. Leon, Michael J. Mack, Raj Makkar, Vinod Thourani, Susheel Kodali, Samir Kapadia, Wilson Szeto, Philippe Pibarot, John Webb, David J. Cohen, and Craig R. Smith.
Embargo: Monday, May 6, 2019, 10:15AM
Abstract: http://www.aats.org/AnnualMeeting_Program_Partner
Release: Clinical Trial Concludes Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Can Be Considered for Patients in All Surgical Risk Classes
Presentation: “Causes of death and periprocedural recovery following transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement in patients at low surgical risk for mortality” by Basel Ramlawi, Michael Deeb, Jeffery J Popma, Steven J Yakubov, Michael Reardon
Embargo: Monday, May 6, 2019, 4:48PM
Abstract: http://www.aats.org/AnnualMeeting_Program_CoD
Future Meetings
AATS 100th Annual Meeting
New York, NY
April 25 – 28, 2020
AATS 101st Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA
May 1 – 4, 2021
AATS 102nd Annual Meeting
Boston, MA
May 14 – 17, 2022
AATS 103rd Annual Meeting
Los Angeles, CA
May 6-9, 2023
For More Information Contact:
Alexis Merry
Marketing Manager
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
+1 617-827-0608
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