Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner
Thursday, November 5, 2026
ArthroLab™ | Naples, FL

DESCRIPTION

This tailored event for physician assistants and nurse practitioners, features robust didactic presentations on cardiothoracic surgery. The program will feature thought-provoking presentations, surgical demonstrations, and interactive discussions with esteemed faculty. The ArthroLab™ session will allow for an unparalleled hands-on lab opportunity for participants to test and refine their skills, ensuring a dynamic learning experience that empowers them to confidently navigate sternotomy closure techniques and minimally invasive imaging of the heart and thoracic cavity.

FACULTY

Patrick D. Rudersdorf, MD

Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Associates
Denver, CO

Cardiothoracic Surgical Training: University of California
Los Angeles, CA

Steven Escaravage, PA-C

AGENDA

6:30 AM	Breakfast
7:30 AM	Registration
7:55 AM	Welcome and Introduction
8:00 AM	Arthrex CT Journey and Future Advancements
	Didactic Session I: Advanced Cardiothoracic Considerations
8:10 AM	Optimizing Long-Term Outcomes in SAVR
8:20 AM	An Algorithmic Approach to Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation Repair
8:30 AM	ShowCase Session: Multimodality Imaging Case Review
	Didactic Session II: Coronary Artery Revascularization Considerations
9:00 AM	Endoscopic Hydrodissection—The Minimally Invasive No Touch (MINT) Technique
9:10 AM	Keys to Success: Saphenous Vein Preservation or Preparation Techniques
	Didactic Session III: Advanced Cardiothoracic Imaging Considerations
9:20 AM	Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging for Coronary Artery Visualization
9:30 AM	Advancing the Scope: NanoNeedle™ Scope Integration in Cardiothoracic Surgery
9:50 AM	Break
	Didactic Session IV: Innovative Sternal Closure Techniques
10:10 AM	Sternal Closure Advancements
10:20 AM	ReLive: FiberTape^® Sternal Closure and DynaNite® CT Nitinol Staple
10:40 AM	Biologics in Cardiothoracic Surgery
10:50 AM	Getting Back on Track: Sternal Closure
11:00 AM	Lunch
12:00 PM	ArthroLab Session: FiberTape Sternal Closure Techniques With DynaNite CT Nitinol Staple, Synergy Vision™ System, Synergy ExoScope, NanoNeedle Scope 2.0, Orthobiologics in CT Surgery—Angel^® System, ACP Max™ PRP System, JumpStart^® Antimicrobial Wound Dressing
3:00 PM	Adjourn

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