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2019-04-18 12:19
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Summer is coming up and more and more people are going on vacation, where, as always, they will use mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Of course, during the tri… Read More
2018-08-09 10:09
Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada but the largest and the cultural midpoint of the province of Quebec, located on the central and eastern portions of the Island of Montreal at th… Read More
2018-07-29 10:04
Lonely Planet, famous travel book publisher, and its staff have picked Croatia to be the hottest destination for the year 2005. Croatian appeal is in the combination of miraculous nature, Me… Read More
2018-07-18 09:59
If you are on your way to Manila and are looking for a good beach spot, you may have to look a bit further. Although a capital, with a large metropolitan area and numerous shopping malls, ho… Read More
2018-07-09 09:54
Melbourne is situated in the south-eastern Australia. The city lies on the confluence of Quaternary lava flows to the west, Silurian mudstones to the east and Holocene sand accumulation to t… Read More
2018-07-01 09:49
Many of us are just born travelers. We can remember our first field trips with our parents, and of course later, as a teenagers, traveling alone or, more often, with friends. Some of us just… Read More
2017-10-29 22:59
Long time readers know that tuberculosis, and the surgical treatment of tuberculosis have been high on our interest list here at Thoracics.org. While surgery was once the mainstay of… Read More
2017-10-29 18:24
The Best of VATS International 2017 Most helpful: Dr. Marco Scarci & Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas For less abstract, and more clinically relevant information, particularly for surgeons new t… Read More
2017-10-21 09:16
In a day crammed full of lectures from internationally recognized experts – as part of a series of articles, here are our picks Best Orator: Dr. Joel Dunning –… Read More
2017-10-21 08:19
Royal College of Physicians – London, UK Friday, October 20, 2017 While around 100 thoracic surgeons are gathered here this morning for the start of the 4th VATS International conferen… Read More
2017-07-09 17:47
The fourth VATS International Symposium is this September 20th – 21st, 2017. As readers know, this course has been highly recommended in the past by Thoracics.org. The preliminar… Read More
2017-05-11 00:58
Dr. Marcello Migliore reports on the highlights from the recent Mediterranean Symposium on Thoracic Oncology Continue reading → Read More
2017-04-26 00:30
New Brunswick, one of Canada’s eastern maritime provinces is struggling to maintain their thoracic surgery service line within the small province of an estimated 800, 000 inhabi… Read More
2017-03-28 09:49
It’s not too late to register for the upcoming Thoracic Oncology Symposium in Catania, Italy. The symposium is being held April 6th and 7th and is sponsored by the Universit… Read More
2017-01-27 04:27
The first ever Thoracics.org Award to recognize innovation and achievement in thoracic surgery is now accepting submissions. Continue reading → Read More
2017-01-15 17:18
Ever had a clip slip in surgery? New vascular clips to help prevent massive hemorrhage and loss of vascular control from clip slippage. Continue reading → Read More
2017-01-15 17:18
Ever had a clip slip in surgery? New vascular clips to help prevent massive hemorrhage and loss of vascular control from clip slippage. Continue reading → Read More
2017-01-12 01:42
In this post, we present a new video byTurkish thoracic surgeon, Dr.Cagatav Tezel on VATS decortication for tuberculosis. Continue reading → Read More
2016-10-17 09:31
If you can only attend one thoracic surgery conference, shortlist VATS International. Continue reading → Read More
2016-10-15 08:49
Dr. Eric Lim challenges thoracic surgeons to remain relevant with a call to action at the 3rd VATS International conference in London, England Continue reading → Read More
2016-10-12 16:58
Talking to Dr. Benny Weksler about Minimally invasive esophagectomies, robotic surgery, lung cancer screening and life in the mid-south. Continue reading → Read More
2016-09-13 15:50
Why you should have attended VATS Peru 2016 There were plenty of reasons for surgeons from all over Latin America to converge on Cuscu, Peru for the 2nd annual VATS PERU Uniportal Master Cla… Read More
2016-09-08 22:27
Cusco, Peru One of the guest lecturers at the 2nd VATS Peru Uniportal Master course is Dr. William Guido Gerrero from Costa Rica. Dr. Guido talked about the challenges of implementing… Read More
2016-09-08 22:04
Cusco, Peru Day One of the VATS Peru 2016 Conference was a primer for surgeons interested in learned and performing uniportal VATS. Dr. Gonzalez Rivas’ lectures formed the basis… Read More
2016-08-22 00:00
While working on a recent interview with one of the New Masters of Thoracic Surgery, I talked about one of his biggest contributions to his local community, which was establishing the first… Read More
2016-06-20 00:12
VATS Peru 2016 - learn uniportal and subxiphoid techniques in the wet lab, at the hands of the inventors of these techniques at this year's conference in Cusco, Peru. Continue reading &rar&hell…Read More
2016-06-15 01:53
An invited report from Dr. Marcello Migliore on the recent Italian conference on VATS and lung cancer Continue reading → Read More
2016-03-20 23:04
Details about the upcoming Robotic thoracic surgery course at NYU this June. Continue reading → Read More
2016-03-20 23:04
Details about the upcoming Robotic thoracic surgery course at NYU this June. Continue reading → Read More
2016-03-13 19:03
Join Dr. Marcello Migliore (Italy) and Dr. Tom Treasure (UK) this April for the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium in Thoracic Surgical Oncology in Catania, Italy. The 3rd Mediter… Read More
2016-03-13 18:36
Thoracics.org follows up with Dr. Marcello Migliore from the University of Catania, on his work in the area of HITHOC and malignant pleural mesothelioma Continue reading → Read More
2016-03-08 21:02
Is there hope? Thoracics.org discusses hope and mesothelioma along with the most recently published work in the area of cytoreductive surgery and intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC). Contin… Read More
2015-11-28 18:19
Learn Uniportal VATS from the masters - with a hands-on wet lab.. Continue reading → Read More
2015-10-31 23:40
Dr. Giuseppe Aresu of the University Hospital of Udine, Italy presents a case of thymectomy by subxyphoid approach Continue reading → Read More
2015-10-19 03:50
Dr. Ming-Hui Hung & Dr. Jin-Shing Chen at National Taiwan University Hospital talk about their work in nonintubated and awake thoracic surgery. Continue reading → Read More
2015-10-19 03:15
the second annual Cambridge VATS : uniportal VATS, nonintubated thoracic surgery and the masters Continue reading → Read More
2015-10-04 05:16
Single port thoracoscopic surgery and awake anesthesia: the micro-invasive thoracic surgery? The current research and use of these state of the art techniques to bring minimally invasive su… Read More
2015-10-02 22:25
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas discusses intubated and nonintubated uniportal thoracic surgery for complex thoracic procedures Continue reading → Read More
2015-10-02 21:48
Highlights from Day One of the Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery conference in Orlando, Florida. Continue reading → Read More
2015-08-24 19:41
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas headlines the ALAT sponsored event this September. Continue reading → Read More
2015-08-24 00:32
from the Journal of Thoracic Disease and Dr. Chin Hao Chen (one of our favorites here at thoracics.org), advances in chest tube management Continue reading → Read More
2015-05-31 16:01
Dr. Chin Hao "Roy" Chen - inventor of the Chen esophagectomy, now presents his latest creation, the wireless thoracoscope. More about our recent article at Examiner.com
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2015-05-22 23:22
The STS Task force takes on credentiallng in minimally invasive surgery but shouldn't they be looking at advanced specialty certification instead? Continue reading → Read More
2015-04-29 13:49
Interested surgeons, don’t worry – there’s still plenty of time of register for the upcoming Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery course offered by the Duke Center for Surge… Read More
2015-04-27 08:02
Dr. Henrik Hansen on how to streamline your surgery, and Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas at the Live surgery sessions of the Minimally invasive surgery conference in Naples, Italy. Continue reading… Read More
2015-04-25 00:01
VATS group and the Italian VATS Registry.. Continue reading → Read More
2015-04-24 06:07
Naples, Italy No sign yet of the elusive Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Dr. Henrik Hansen, but they are both scheduled to speak (and operate) on the second day of the conference. Instead, ther… Read More
2015-04-22 08:28
Minimally invasive surgery course in Naples at Hospital Monaldi (April 23 – 24th, 2015) Munich airport, Germany I am on the last leg of a long journey to the beautiful southern Italian… Read More
2015-04-13 21:28
Thoracics.org talks to the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery and result isn't what you might expect. Continue reading → Read More
2015-04-07 13:37
aka, "Why we should be nice to plastic surgeons". This case study highlights the need for close interdisciplinary partnerships among surgeons and also asks the question, "Are we addressing… Read More
2015-03-17 13:47
As Dr. Gonzalez Rivas demonstrates, minimally invasive surgery isn't just for "easy" cases. Case study with brief discussion and literature review Continue reading → Read More
2015-03-17 12:25
An Ordinary Afternoon at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital The Uniportal VATS course continues for much of the rest of the week (March 9 – 20th). After Dr. Gonzalez completed his secon… Read More
2015-03-16 05:05
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital – Shanghai, China Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital is a dream come true for a thoracic surgery aficionado like myself. Twelve operating rooms, a 30 ICU bed… Read More
2015-03-15 15:55
on location with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas as he embarks on his latest project: teaching uniportal VATS to surgeons in China Continue reading → Read More
2015-02-18 18:01
As the Florida legislature and medical community considers the impending physician shortage, many of the critical concerns regarding the on-going shortage of surgeons remain unaddressed Con… Read More
2015-01-08 16:59
the latest trailer about the documentary film on single port surgery and information about an upcoming training course. Continue reading → Read More
2014-12-10 01:18
Cirugia de torax invites readers for an open discussion on the latest STS guidelines on multimodality treatment of esophageal cancer. Continue reading → Read More
2014-11-15 18:21
Uniportal surgery in Shanghai Continue reading → Read More
2014-10-27 16:04
information about the upcoming VATS symposium in Cambridge, UK - with featured speakers Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Ian Hunt. Continue reading → Read More
2014-10-16 23:17
Come to Boston this November and meet some of the Living legends and masters of thoracic surgery. Continue reading → Read More
2014-10-13 15:20
Updates in multi-disciplinary care from the Foundation for the Advancement of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the 2014 Cardiovascular- Thoracic Critical Care conference in Washington D.C Continu… Read More
2014-10-07 16:18
I’d like to offer my sincere thanks to all of my lovely readers like Jay, Tim, Dann Furia and all the other people who tale the time to share their experiences at Blebs, bullae and spo… Read More
2014-10-02 04:13
a new film showing the life-changing efforts of one thoracic surgeon.. It's about time! Continue reading → Read More
2014-09-28 01:47
upcoming minimally invasive thoracoscopy course for my Spanish speaking readers at the Clinica Alemana in Santiago, Chile Continue reading → Read More
2014-08-21 18:20
updates on the on-going HITHOC project, war surgery, foreign body obstructions and bronchoscopy for infants Continue reading → Read More
2014-08-18 14:02
Talking with Dr. Mustafa Yuksel of Marmara University Hospital (Faculty of Medicine) about chest wall repairs, pectus defomities, the Yuksel bars and the future of 3D printing. Continue read… Read More
2014-08-03 04:19
Talking about the roles of traditional VATS, single port surgery and robots in modern thoracic surgery. Continue reading → Read More
2014-08-01 21:07
Highlights from the first day of the ALAT conference in Medellin, Colombia: the size matters debate and personalizing chemotherapy for advanced cancers Continue reading → Read More
2014-07-20 18:24
Cirugia de Torax criss-crosses the globe to bring you news about the latest and greatest in thoracic surgery Continue reading → Read More
2014-06-24 17:33
When you need surgery, How long will you wait? (and will there be anyone to perform the operation?) The on-going surgeon shortage now affecting South Australia. Continue reading → Read More
2014-05-19 03:12
an upcoming conference on thoracic oncology in New York, New York Continue reading → Read More
2014-05-04 00:50
the "rapper whose lungs collapse" raps about his life with bleb disease Continue reading → Read More
2014-04-25 07:48
the Babe Ruth of thoracic surgery continues his winning streak; and Dr. Benny Weksler heads south to the University of Tennessee. Kudos to both of these fine surgeons! Continue reading &rar&hell…Read More
2014-04-14 19:57
Is the Sweet esophagectomy still relevant in this era? Continue reading → Read More
2014-04-06 18:16
information about the 2014 Latin American Association of Thoracic Surgery conference Continue reading → Read More
2013-12-14 22:54
a report from Dr. Chin Hao Chen and his colleagues at Mackay Memorial Hospital on 21 cases of diaphragmatic plication via single and dual port thoracoscopy. Continue reading → Read More
2013-12-03 00:00
Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas receives recognition from the global network of cardiothoracic surgeons, CTSnet. Continue reading → Read More
2013-11-25 19:20
How to prepare a proper specimen for pleural fluid cytology & cytopathological analysis. Continue reading → Read More
2013-11-08 18:27
A new Korean study looks at the best time to perform surgical interventions on patients with empyema thoracis. Continue reading → Read More
2013-10-30 16:34
Dr. Khandhar of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia and early ambulation after lung surgery Continue reading → Read More
2013-10-23 13:20
Report from the recent 16th National Forum on Thoracic Surgery in Shanghai, China. Continue reading → Read More
2013-10-11 19:32
Dr. Chin Hao Chen revisits one of the basic procedures in thoracic surgery: Chest tube placement Continue reading → Read More
2013-09-02 19:32
in the operating room with Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas for single port thoracoscopic (uniportal) surgery. Continue reading → Read More
2013-09-02 00:51
the 2013 S.W.A.T conference, presented by Johnson & Johnson. Featured presenters Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and Dr. Paula Ugalde discuss single port thoracoscopy and topics in minimally i… Read More
2013-08-26 04:15
writing about Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas and the other living legends in thoracic surgery and connecting people to the world of thoracic surgery Continue reading → Read More
2013-08-22 17:06
a return to one of our most popular topics here at Cirugia de Torax. Continue reading → Read More
2013-08-21 16:28
Medscape interviews Dr. Schiller regarding the stigma of lung cancer, as a 'deserved disease." Continue reading → Read More
2013-08-16 17:13
Dr. Gaetano Rocco talks about persistent air leaks and the development of a remote-controlled computer assisted suction device. Continue reading → Read More
2013-08-12 18:37
this 2012 article by Hannon & Yendamuri explains the newest methods and modalities of treating nonsmall cell lung cancer (NCLC) as well as the importance of accurate staging for diagnosi… Read More
2013-08-12 15:22
Reviewing "Ten years experience on 644 patients undergoing single-port (uniportal) video-assisted" by Gaetano Rocco et al. at the National Cancer Institute in Naples, Italy Continue reading… Read More
2013-07-08 19:22
Looks like readers and cirugia de torax will be staying home, It's a Johnson and Johnson invitation only event. Continue reading → Read More
2013-07-08 02:55
What kind of pain should patients expect after thoracic surgery, and how long will it last? Also, is this normal? When should I call my doctor? Continue reading → Read More
2013-07-03 21:08
For thoracic surgeons interested in becoming more familiar with uniport surgery, this is your chance to learn from the pioneers of the technique. Continue reading → Read More
2013-06-20 06:16
Dr. Chin-Hao Chen demonstrates 'ultrafast open tracheostomy.' Continue reading → Read More
2013-06-18 18:05
The actual title of the article by Ahmet Feridun Isik and his colleagues at Ganziantep University Medical School in Sejitkamil – Ganziantep, Turkey is “Intrapleural hyperthermic… Read More
2013-06-07 02:33
a sneak peak at a game-changer in thoracic surgery - unilateral single-port surgery for bilateral disease Continue reading → Read More
2013-06-03 22:51
Discussing Dr. Joseph Coselli and 'the cowboys of cardiac surgery' along with some of our own heros of thoracic surgery here at Cirugia de Torax. Continue reading → Read More
2013-05-25 16:50
a record number of surgeons fail to pass the American thoracic surgery certification exam, in the midst of a deepening shortage of surgeons. Continue reading → Read More
2013-05-15 23:17
Awake epidural anesthesia for thoracoscopic pleurodesis: A prospective cohort study. a new publication from Dr. Mauricio Velasquez and his surgical team reviewing results from their 36 month… Read More
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