Donation after circulatory death (DCD) - early Swiss experience - The researcher's point of view

Dr. Sarah Longnus presents research on DCD heart transplantation, addressing ischemia-reperfusion injury, preservation techniques, and cardioprotective strategies to improve graft quality and outcomes.

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.

Allosensitization in heart transplanted patients after prior therapy with Ventricular Assist Device: 20 years of experience

Dr. Lilly Ilcheva discusses the impact of allosensitization in heart transplant patients post-VAD therapy, drawing from a 20-year study (2004-2024), examining antibody development, transplant outcomes, and survival rates.

Quo Vadis Aortic Surgery ?

Prof. Schmidli introduces Prof. Senning's pioneering cardiac work, discusses mortality rates in AAA, Bern's OAR experience, aortic arch procedures, graft infections, and future innovations, emphasizing training and simulation for future surgeons.

Cannulation test: Step-by-Step Guide