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STS Launches New Risk Calculator for Ascending Aorta and Aortic Root Surgery

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) today announced the launch of its latest surgical risk calculator designed for patients undergoing ascending aorta and aortic root surgery, with or without concomitant aortic valve replacement (AVR).
28-Apr-2025 10:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

New Study Shows Medicaid Expansion Improves Timely Lung Cancer Treatment and Access to High-Volume Hospitals

A new study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the flagship journal from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, suggests that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has significantly improved access to timely treatment and high-volume...
14-Apr-2025 6:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Patients Who Received Ross Procedure Demonstrate Excellent Survival Rates after 20 Years

New study reveals that young patients who have undergone the Ross procedure for aortic valve disease have shown excellent long-term survival, the majority without the need for additional surgery two decades later.
22-Jan-2025 6:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema May Have Better Outcomes than Previously Reported

At the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, researchers presented risk-adjusted findings that shed new light on treatments for severe emphysema.
22-Jan-2025 5:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Announces Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, as the 2025 President

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Announces Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, as the 2025 President
26-Jan-2025 7:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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New Study Finds Mechanical Valves Offer Superior Long-Term Survival for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger

A late-breaking study presented today at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements provide significant long-term survival benefits for patients aged 60 and younger compared to...
22-Jan-2025 5:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

Anatomic Lung Resection Linked to Improved Survival for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

New research presented at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting reveals that anatomic lung resections, such as lobectomy and segmentectomy, are associated with improved long-term survival compared to wedge resection for patients...
22-Jan-2025 5:25 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Surgeon Preference Factors into Survival Outcomes Analyses for Multi- and Single-Arterial Bypass Grafting

A new study finds that patients who received multi-arterial grafting had improved survival over those who received single-arterial grafting, supporting findings from prior retrospective studies.
22-Jan-2025 2:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Ergonomics in Surgery – The Athlete in the Operating Room

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.
8-Apr-2021 1:05 PM EDT

Expert Available to Discuss Expanded USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

18-Mar-2021 11:35 AM EDT

The Pandemic’s Byproduct: Work-Life Integration, At Last

Dr. Mara B. Antonoff shares how working from home and virtual meetings have improved her work-life balance and advocates for keeping some of these protocols in place after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
27-May-2020 3:05 PM EDT

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Cardiothoracic Surgery in the COVID Crisis: Global Summit on Reactivating Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs

This special worldwide STS webinar focused on the recovery of cardiothoracic surgery in the post-COVID era. STS President Joseph A. Dearani, MD, was joined by cardiothoracic surgeon leaders from around the world.
19-May-2020 12:40 PM EDT

Cardiothoracic Surgeons Offer Compassion, Perseverance, and Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Vinod H. Thourani describes how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting cardiothoracic surgeons and their patients and how the specialty is uniquely equipped to handle the high-intensity work of actively managing COVID-19 patients.
6-May-2020 12:45 PM EDT

Smoking Increases Risk for COVID-19 Complications—So It’s a Great Time to Quit

It is well known that smoking results in worse outcomes in people with pneumonia or influenza, and we are learning that smoking can pose significant risks in those with COVID-19.
14-Apr-2020 4:05 PM EDT

Internationally Recognized Cardiothoracic Surgeon Available for Comment on Aortic Dissection

8-Mar-2020 10:45 AM EDT

Expert Available to Discuss NELSON Trial and Lung Cancer Screening

30-Jan-2020 10:55 AM EST

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Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,800 cardiothoracic surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest. The Society's mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research and advocacy.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery is the official journal of STS.