CardioThoracic Innovation Forum
Monday, September 9, 2024
ArthroLab™ | Naples, FL
DESCRIPTION
 
Arthrex Cardiothoracic Innovation Forum (CTIF) is one of the most impressive faculty line-ups in the Cardiothoracic space and shares how Arthrex is positioned to help a whole new set of surgeons treat their patients better. From FiberTape Cerclage and sternal fragment management techniques to advanced imaging with Synergy Vision this course highlights innovations for complex CT pathology. The course sparks engagement and creativity through engaging didactic session and hands-on cadaveric training.


FACULTY
 
Gorav Ailawadi, MD

Chair, Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor, MI

Professor, Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Co-Director, Frankel Cardiovascular Center
Jacob DeLaRosa, MD

Wheeler Family Endowed Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID

Chairman of Surgery, Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
Paul L. DiGiorgi, MD

Lee Health, Shipley Cardiothoracic Center
Fort Myers, FL
Daniel T. Engelman, MD

Professor of Surgery, University of Massachusetts-Baystate 
Springfield, MA
Marc Gerdisch, MD, FACS, FACC

Chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery and co-director of the Heart Valve Center at Franciscan St. Francis Health
 
Zain Khalpey, MD

HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgical Group 
Scottsdale, AZ
Tom C. Nguyen, MD

Professor of Surgery, Florida International University 
Miami, FL
Patrick D. Rudersdorf, MD, FACS

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

Cardiothoracic Surgical Training: University of California
Los Angeles, CA


AGENDA
 
6:30 AM Breakfast Available
7:30 AM Registration
7:55 AM Welcome
8:00 AM Arthrex CT Journey & Future Advancements – Andy Petry 
8:10 AM History & Future of Sternal Closure – Marc Gerdisch
8:20 AM
 
“Make Metal Wire a Memory”: All-Suture Sternal Closure – Paul DiGiorgi
8:30 AM
 
Staple Technique for Sternal Fragment Fixation – Marc Gerdisch
8:40 AM


 
Live Demo: Sternal Closure with FiberTape® Cerclage & DynaNite® CT for Fragments
Moderator: Marc Gerdisch        
Surgeon: Zain Khalpey, Patrick Rudersdorf
9:00 AM Thoracotomy Closure Techniques – Gorav Ailawadi
9:10 AM
 
Literature Review: Antimicrobial Wound Dressing – Zain Khalpey 
9:20 AM
 
Advancing the Scope: Imaging in Cardiac Surgery – Tom Nguyen
9:30 AM
 
Improved Visualization and Precision in the Thoracic Setting – Richard Lazzaro
9:40 AM

 
Live Demo: Synergy Vision Imaging
Moderator: Gorav Ailawadi         
Surgeon: Patrick Rudersdorf
10:00 AM The Role of Biologics in CT Surgery – Zain Khalpey
10:10 AM

 
Status Update: Current State of ERAS
Moderator: Daniel Engelman
Panelists: Jacob DeLaRosa, Marc Gerdisch, Tom Nguyen
10:30 AM


 
Current Trends in CT Surgery
Speakers: Gorav Ailawadi, Zain Khalpey, Patrick McCarthy 
Panelists: Jacob DeLaRosa, Paul DiGiorgi, Richard Lazzaro, Patrick Rudersdorf
11:00 AM

 
ShowCase Session: Complex CT Considerations
Moderator: Marc Gerdisch
Panelists: Gorav Ailawadi, Patrick McCarthy, Tom Nguyen
11:30 AM Lunch at Arthrex Medical Education Building 
12:30 PM



 
Group A – ArthroLab™ Rotations
Faculty: Gorav Ailawadi, Jacob DeLaRosa, Paul DiGiorgi, Daniel Engelman, 
Marc Gerdisch, Zain Khalpey, Richard Lazzaro, Patrick McCarthy, Tom Nguyen, Patrick Rudersdorf
12:30 PM Group B – Campus Tour
2:00 PM



 
Group B – ArthroLab™ Rotations
Faculty: Gorav Ailawadi, Jacob DeLaRosa, Paul DiGiorgi, Daniel Engelman, 
Marc Gerdisch, Zain Khalpey, Richard Lazzaro, Patrick McCarthy, Tom Nguyen, Patrick Rudersdorf
2:00 PM Group A – Campus Tour
3:00 PM Adjourn


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