STS Statement on Recent Left Main Randomized Trials

The Society has released a statement regarding the controversy over recently published studies on coronary bypass grafting surgery and percutaneous coronary interventions in patients with left main disease.
14-Jan-2020 6:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

Media Advisory: Register for STS Annual Meeting and Press Conference

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
9-Jan-2020 2:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

STS Criticizes Dialed-Back E-Cig Flavor Ban

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is deeply disappointed that a proposed rule authorizing a nationwide ban of flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) did not include menthol.
3-Jan-2020 1:50 PM EST Add to Favorites

Media Advisory: Save the Date for Cardiothoracic Surgery Meeting

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting January 25-28, 2020, in New Orleans.
3-Dec-2019 5:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Surgery Provides ‘Oldest Old’ Lung Cancer Patients with Excellent 5-Year Survival

Many patients with early stage lung cancer who are age 90 years and older do not receive treatment; however, surgery in this nonagenarian population should be considered because it could significantly increase the chances for 5-year survival.
15-Nov-2019 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Think Twice About Vaping

With the nationwide outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries, now is the time to learn the facts about e-cigarette use among kids and young adults.
18-Nov-2019 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Substance Use Disorder Significantly Increases Risk of Death from Heart Infection

Patients who suffer from infective endocarditis (IE) and struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) have a 240% increased risk of dying within 6 months to 5 years after valve surgery compared to other IE patients.
11-Oct-2019 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards $125,000 for New Robotic Heart Surgery Programs

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)—along with its charitable arm, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF)—recently awarded $125,000 in fellowship grants to five standout cardiothoracic surgeons interested in launching new robotic cardiac...
9-Oct-2019 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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