Western Cardiothoracic Symposium
Friday, September 26, 2025
Englewood, CO
DESCRIPTION
 
The Arthrex Cardiothoracic Symposium features an impressive faculty line-up and showcases the latest innovations in the field. This course features robust didactic presentations from world-renowned faculty on sternal closure techniques with FiberTape® cerclage, the Synergy Vision™ imaging system, and interactive discussions for the management of complex cardiothoracic pathologies. Course attendees will be able to engage with expert faculty in the ArthroLab™ session, providing a dynamic learning experience. 

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
Ann Arbor, MI
Jacob DeLaRosa, MD

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

Chairman of Surgery, Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
Marc W. Gerdisch, MD

Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Co-Director, Heart Valve Center, Franciscan Health
Indianapolis, IN
Zain Khalpey, MD

HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgical Group 
Scottsdale, AZ

Fellowship: Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
V. Seenu Reddy, MD

Tristar Cardiovascular Surgery 
Nashville, TN

Cardiothoracic Surgical Training: Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Patrick D. Rudersdorf, MD

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

Cardiothoracic Surgical Training: University of California
Los Angeles, CA

AGENDA
 
7:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
7:55 AM Welcome
8:00 AM Arthrex Cardiothoracic Journey and Future Advancements       
Didactic Session I: Cutting-Edge Advances in Sternal Closure 
8:10 AM History and Future of Sternal Closure
8:20 AM Staple Techniques for Sternal Closure
8:30 AM Literature Review: Role of Orthobiologics in CT Surgery
8:40 AM
 		 Re-Live Demonstration
FiberTape® Cerclage Sternal Closure System  
DynaNite® Staple for Sternal Fragments and Sternal Closure
Didactic Session II: Advanced Approaches to the Thoracic Cavity
9:00 AM Advanced Imaging in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
9:10 AM
 		 An Alternative Approach: Improved Visualization and Precision
9:20 AM Thoracotomy Closure Techniques
9:30 AM The Great Debate: Controversies in Modern Valve Surgery
9:50 AM ShowCase Session: Complex CT Considerations
10:20 AM
 		 Current Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery
BioVance in the Management of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
10:50 AM Status Update: Current State of ERAS
11:20 AM Lunch
12:20 PM


 		 ArthroLab Hands-On Session
FiberTape Cerclage Closure Techniques, DynaNite Staple, NanoNeedle Scope, Synergy Vision System, CYTALUX® Procedure
2:30 PM Adjourn

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