The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2022
Editorial CommentCommentary: Great ideas come from the heart.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2022
ReviewA scoping review to identify competencies for transcatheter cardiovascular procedures.
Transcatheter procedures are increasingly being recognized as a priority for cardiac surgeons and cardiac surgery trainees. The optimal method of teaching these procedures during residency training has not been established. We used an evidence-based approach to systematically review the literature and identify competencies to inform future paradigms of transcatheter training in cardiac surgery. ⋯ Evidence on the competencies required to perform transcatheter cardiovascular procedures is available from a variety of sources. The identified competencies may be a useful resource for developing curricula and teaching transcatheter procedures to cardiac surgery residents.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Dec 2022
Editorial Meta AnalysisOpen versus hybrid versus totally minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hybrid and minimally invasive approaches have emerged as less invasive alternatives to open Ivor Lewis esophagectomy. The aim of this study was to compare surgical outcomes between open (OE), hybrid (HE), and totally minimally invasive esophagectomy (TMIE). ⋯ HE and TMIE are associated with lower rates of overall morbidity, reduced postoperative mortality, and shorter LOS, compared with OE. TMIE is associated with lower mortality rates and shorter LOS than HE. Further efforts are needed to widely embrace TMIE in a safe manner.