DCD "The ethicist's point of view"

Dr. Tanja Krones explores ethical considerations in DCD heart transplantation, discussing evolving definitions of death, ethical implications, and the need for ongoing ethical discourse and guidelines.

DCD Heart - The surgeon's point of view

David Reineke discusses the successful implementation of Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) heart transplantation in Switzerland, highlighting the ethical considerations, the use of the Transmedics Organ Care System (OCS), and the collaborative efforts of Swiss hospitals that led to positive outcomes.

OCS - Organ Care System The perfusionists point of view

Mr. Tobias Aigner explains the Organ Care System (OCS) for heart transplantation, highlighting its role in maintaining donor heart viability and emphasizing teamwork and precise preparation for optimal outcomes.

Aktuelle Entwicklungen im Bereich der langfristigen mechanischen Kreislaufunterstutzung… und ein Albtraum

What is soft robotics and how does it work ?

Prof. Robert Katzschmann introduces soft robotics in cardiac surgery, focusing on delicate tasks and research on cardiac patches and robotic hands for better patient outcomes.

Endovascular versus surgical aortic arch procedures: How we do it in 10 years ? The con side: Limitations, disadvantages and drawbacks

Dr. Petar Risteski discusses endovascular aortic arch procedure limitations, highlighting higher stroke, paraplegia, and stent migration rates compared to open surgery, and advocates for open surgery in high-risk patients.

Endovascular versus surgical aortic arch procedures: How we do it in 10 years ?

Prof. Florian Schoenhoff discusses advancements in aortic arch procedures, comparing endovascular and surgical techniques. He highlights the frozen elephant trunk, strategic planning, guidelines, and emphasizes patient-centered decision-making.

Hybrid Coronary Surgery

Prof. Peter Matt discusses hybrid coronary surgery, highlighting benefits and considerations of minimally invasive procedures. He presents case studies favoring hybrid procedures over PCI for complex stenosis, reviews guidelines and data, and discusses safety, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes of MIDCAB and hybrid procedures.

Evolving minimal invasive valve surgery

Prof. Enrico Ferrari discusses minimally invasive valve surgery, highlighting small incisions, fast implantable valves, robotic techniques, and benefits like longer durability, faster recovery, and fewer reoperations.