Medical Education Training Program: Cardiothoracic

Western Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Englewood, CO

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 cadaveric lab 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

Robert Kalapos, MD

Steven Escaravage, PA-C

AGENDA

7:15 AM	Arrival, Breakfast, and 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	ReLive: Aortic Valve Replacement Suture Techniques
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 Technique
9:20 AM	Cadaveric Lab: Saphenous Vein Preparation With Arthrex Polypropylene Sutures
10:10 AM	Break
	Didactic Session III: Advanced Cardiothoracic Imaging Considerations
10:30 AM	Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging for Coronary Artery Visualization
10:40 AM	Advancing the Scope: NanoNeedle™ Scope Integration in Cardiothoracic Surgery
	Didactic Session IV: Innovative Sternal Closure Techniques
10:50 AM	The Role of Biologics in Cardiothoracic Surgery
11:00 AM	Sternal Closure With FiberTape^® Cerclage and DynaNite^® CT Nitinol Staples
11:10 AM	ReLive: Sternal Closure With FiberTape^® Cerclage and DynaNite^® Nitinol Staples
11:30 AM	Getting Back on Track: Sternal Closure
11:40 AM	Lunch
12:40 PM	Cadaveric Lab: FiberTape Cerclage 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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