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	da Vinci® Surgery - Cardiac Robotic Surgery & Heart Bypass Surgery
		While surgery is generally the most effective way to treat disorders of the heart, lungs and esophagus, traditional open surgery has a number of inherent drawbacks caused primarily by making a large incision, splitting of the breastbone and spreading the ribs to access the thoracic space.
		Many cardiothoracic surgeons are recognizing the benefits of smaller incisions made between the ribs to perform coronary bypass or make repairs to the heart or esophagus under visualization using thoracoscopy – the insertion of a miniaturized video camera between the ribs.
		cardiothoracic surgery are a reduced risk of infection, less blood loss and need for blood transfusions, shorter hospital stay, less pain and scarring, faster recovery and a quicker return to normal activities.
	www.davincisurgery.com /procedures/cardiothoracic/index.aspx (449 words)

	AATS: The Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery
		Adult cardiac surgery is being taken over by Cardiology, adult thoracic surgery is really not a sustaining specialty unto itself, and congenital heart surgery should only be centralized in a few small centers.
		We were initially a small, highly focused, very professional group of surgeons exploring the boundaries of science, surgery, research, and ethics; we were mostly focused on lung cancer and congenital heart disease.
		Cardiothoracic surgeons are leaders and they will assure a bright and enduring future for this specialty.
	www.aats.org /TSR/Cardiothoracic-Surgeon/The-Future-of-Cardiothoracic-Surgery.html (794 words)

	WFU Faculty :: Cardiothoracic Surgery - Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center :: Thoracic Surgery & ...
		Training in thoracic surgery at this center began in 1949 under the chairmanship of Dr. H.
		Administratively, the Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery became the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery under Dr. A.
		Valve surgery has been a prominent part of the clinical experience with more emphasis in recent years upon tissue valve techniques.
	www1.wfubmc.edu /cardiothoracic (382 words)

	Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
		Surgery for hiatal hernia and reflux disease (GERD)
		USC cardiothoracic surgeons have engaged in a new era of cardiothoracic surgery that promises to significantly improve treatment of the most common forms of heart and lung diseases by introducing minimally invasive technology to cardiothoracic surgery.
		With the development of the minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgical technology, which includes robotic surgery, USC surgeons can achieve results that are safe, precise and reproducible; but with significant benefits to the patient in terms of decreased postoperative pain, recovery time, cost and cosmetic result.
	www.surgery.usc.edu /divisions/ct/index.html (380 words)

	AATS: Is it an opportune time to be interested in cardiothoracic surgery?
		The increasing number of procedures in cardiothoracic surgery is supported by an analysis of the Medicare claims data showing that from 1999 to 2004 absolute number of cardiothoracic surgical procedures increased by 14%.
		Another quarter of active cardiothoracic surgeons are in the 55 to 65 year age group.
		So, indeed, in my opinion it is an outstanding time to be interested in a career in cardiothoracic surgery, a specialty that has long been noted for innovation, challenging surgical procedures and a profession with great personal satisfaction.
	www.aats.org /TSR/Cardiothoracic-Surgeon/Interested-in-cardiothoracic-surgery.html (1123 words)

	Cardiothoracic Surgery [UCLA]
		The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is dedicated to excellence in patient care, advances in experimental and clinical research, and teaching.
		The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery was officially established in July of 1955 with the arrival of the first Chief of Thoracic Surgery, James V. Maloney, M.D. From 1949 until that time, cardiac and thoracic surgery procedures at UCLA were performed by.
		The scope of cardiac surgery at UCLA changed as a result and the division of Thoracic Surgery took a major step towards becoming the outstanding Cardiothoracic Surgery program it is today.
	www.surgery.medsch.ucla.edu /cardiac/default.shtml (498 words)

	Keck : Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
		The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at USC is at the top of its game, according to a recent report that listed their Heart Transplant Program at USC University Hospital as having a statistically higher survival rate than the national average.
		Starnes is Hastings Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine.
		Vaughn Starnes, professor and chair of cardiothoracic surgery, and his team of cardiothoracic surgeons, assistant professors Daniel Schwartz and Ross Bremner, repaired the mitral valve of patient Lotte Henderson on April 27 at USC University Hospital using the da Vinci Surgical System.
	www.usc.edu /schools/medicine/departments/cardiothoracic_surgery (538 words)

	Training Program Description - Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School ...
		The educational mission of the Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program is to train surgeons to function as qualified practitioners of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the highest level of performance expected of a certified specialist.
		At BWH, cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery are separate clinical divisions and teaching services within the department of surgery, allowing the resident to focus entirely on that specific component of the training program when assigned to these services.
		cardiothoracic surgery residents and fellows will be on hand throughout the morning to visit informally with the candidates between interviews and to conduct hospital tours.
	www.brighamandwomens.org /surged/Medical/Cardiothoracic.aspx (1147 words)

	University of Kentucky Department of Surgery
		The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is dedicated and engaged in all areas of academic practice.
		Additionally, the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is a part of a comprehensive consortium of University of Kentucky basic and clinical scientists and cardiovascular clinicians assembled to form the
		This multidisciplinary program is comprised of six services -- adult and pediatric cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac radiology, and cardiac anesthesiology and serves as a focal referral center for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
	www.mc.uky.edu /surgery/CT/default.asp (734 words)

	Division & Section Report, Cardiothoracic Surgery
		CUMC's open-heart surgery program consistently performs over 1,500 open-heart procedures annually, and reports some of the lowest mortality rates for coronary bypass procedures in Manhattan and one of the lowest in the state.
		Eric A. Rose, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, was Prinicipal Investigator.
		The opportunities in cardiothoracic surgery are especially appealing, with the combined services performing more than 3,300 open-heart procedures a year in all conceivable subspecialty areas.
	www.columbiasurgery.org /about/rep_ct.html (828 words)

	Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Department of Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
		Faculty members are board certified in Thoracic Surgery, and most have acquired unique areas of interest and, in some cases, additional training to be able to successfully perform difficult and complex thoracic surgeries.
		General Thoracic Surgery (e.g., lung cancer resections, pneumoreduction [emphysema] surgery, antireflux [heartburn] surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, reconstructive swallowing surgery): Noncardiac thoracic surgery encompasses all aspects of thoracic surgery dealing with the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum (center part of the chest), and chest wall.
		Although not all patients may be candidates for this type of surgery, it may be advantageous for younger, more active patients who are seeking an alternative to the traditional sternotomy (i.e., dividing of the breastbone) approach to heart surgery.
	www.surgery.uthscsa.edu /thoracic (1507 words)

	Guthrie - Services - Cardiothoracic Surgery
		Guthrie’s Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery treats a broad spectrum of acquired and congenital heart conditions, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the chest.
		During the surgery, the patient is placed on a heart bypass machine (heart-lung machine) so the surgeon can operate on a non-beating heart.
		Esophageal Surgery -- surgical intervention for diseases of the esophagus.
	www.guthrie.org /services/cardiac/Surgery (493 words)

	Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Ohio State University
		The Division not only continued to experience growth in the number and type of cardiothoracic procedures, but also was fortunate to be involved in some of the most exciting events occurring in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
		The Division is a pioneer in the use of robotic surgery, which allows cardiac surgeons to perform valve surgery and heart bypass surgery in a less invasive manner.
		The cardiothoracic surgery laboratories were recently renovated and continue to be extremely active.
	www.ohioheartsurgery.com /2000ar.htm (2883 words)

	Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While many cardiothoracic programs excel in one or more of these technologies, expertise in such a broad range of therapies is unusual even among academic health science centers.
		Teams of our cardiothoracic surgeons travel the world to perform cardiac surgery in children, bringing advanced technological developments to nations like Russia and the People's Republic of China as part of the academic exchange of information.
		Despite severe ventricular dysfunction, patients with CHF who have a substantial amount of viable myocardium may benefit from coronary bypass surgery, and when mitral valve disease is the primary cause of cardiac failure, valve replacement or repair operations may bring about symptomatic and functional improvement.
	www.mssm.edu /cardiosurg/introduction.shtml (849 words)

	Cardiovascular Surgery
		Thomas J. Kirby is a Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University and an attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
		Cardiothoracic surgery continues to be an exciting specialty.
		The specialty of cardiothoracic surgery will be engaged in true minimally invasive surgery through the use of robotics.
	www.amsa.org /surg/cardio_int2.cfm (2694 words)

	Cardiothoracic Residency: Education - Yale Surgery
		The goal of the two-year residency program in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Hospital is to train surgical specialists who will be qualified to practice this specialty and, particularly, who will have the opportunity and ability to become academicians.
		To give the widest possible experience to residents, the Cardiothoracic Surgical Service at the West Haven Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Thoracic Surgical Service at the Hospital of St. Raphael are incorporated with the Surgical Services at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
		Senior residents are appointed as Instructors on the faculty and play a vital role with the faculty in the instruction of Yale medical students and surgical residents on the patient care divisions of the teaching hospitals.
	yalesurgery.med.yale.edu /surgery_educ/cardiothoracic.html (527 words)

	UNC Cardiothoracic Surgery
		The Cardiothoracic Surgery program at UNC began in 1952 and has grown over the years as diagnostic techniques, surgical knowledge, and postoperative care have evolved and improved.
		The division is committed to excellence in the care of patients, rigorous education of residents and medical students, and innovative research.
		Ultimately, UNC Cardiothoracic Surgery represents a comprehensive and collaboratively-oriented group striving to provide the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies to our patients.
	surgery.med.unc.edu /CT (128 words)

	UNC Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Cardiothoracic Surgery Educational Program provides experience and education in all aspects of diseases of the thorax for residents specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, for members of the general surgery housestaff, and medical students.
		The resident is responsible for supervising the general surgery residents on the service and making sure patient care is completed in a timely and comprehensive manner.
		The cardiothoracic resident, in conjunction with an attending surgeon, assumes complete responsibility for the care of all patients.
	viper.med.unc.edu /surgery/CT/residency.html (321 words)

	Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency: Overview
		The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery provides you with the skills and knowledge to adapt to fast-paced advances in cardiac and thoracic surgical treatment.
		Transplantation investigations include: multicenter clinical trials on drugs to prevent heart transplant rejection, lung preservation studies, novel approaches to detect lung transplant rejection, and effects of research fellowship is available for those of you who wish to develop your specialty further.
		Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery
	www.surgery.wisc.edu /cardio/residents/index.shtml (364 words)

	Saint Barnabas Heart Centers: Cardiothoracic Surgery
		Members of our surgical team are recognized as national leaders in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and are advancing the latest minimally invasive techniques that offer patients faster recovery and fewer complications.
		The trend in cardiac surgery is toward minimally invasive techniques that reduce surgical trauma along with the associated risks and complications.
		Our cardiothoracic surgeons are among an elite group of practitioners approved to use the daVinci Surgical System to perform robotic heart surgery at the Heart Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
	www.sbhcs.com /services/cardiac/surgery/index.html (272 words)

	Cardiothoracic Surgery-St. Christopher's Hospital for Children-Philadelphia, PA
		The Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery works closely together with the Section of Cardiology to provide comprehensive care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart disease.
		Christopher's staff of cardiothoracic surgeons is recognized throughout the region for providing excellent care for virtually all forms of heart disease in pediatric patients.
		Peri-operative care of cardiothoracic patients is provided in a dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU), which is staffed by skilled nurses and managed by physician members of the Sections of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology 24 hours a day.
	stchristophershospital.com /CWSContent/stchristophershospital/ourServices/medicalServices/CardiothoracicSurgery.htm (435 words)

	UNC Cardiothoracic Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Cardiothoracic Surgery program at UNC began in 1952 and has grown over the years as diagnostic techniques, surgical knowledge, and postoperative care have evolved and improved.
		The division is committed to excellence in the care of patients, rigorous education of residents and medical students, and innovative research.
		Ultimately, UNC Cardiothoracic Surgery represents a comprehensive and collaboratively-oriented group striving to provide the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies to our patients.
	viper.med.unc.edu /surgery/ct (128 words)

	Cardiothoracic Surgery
		The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is responsible for programs at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center and Richmond Memorial Hospital.
		Ideally, future cardiothoracic surgeons are identified at the entry level to the general surgery training program, encouraged to obtain their laboratory experience within the Division and to continue their academic productivity while completing their and at initiation of their cardiothoracic fellowship training.
		CT Teaching (CT Surgery and Basic Science Conference for Cardiac Physiology - Medicine/Surgery) The faculty in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery has a curriculum of 104 topics presented in a two-year cycle.
	www.vcu.edu /ltlheart/fellowship_ct.html (530 words)

	Cardiothoracic Surgery
		Members of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division are active consultants to the Heart Failure Service, which is involved in the evaluation and management of patients before, during, and after heart transplantation.
		Tufts-NEMC's CT surgery nurse liaisons play a vital role in helping them understand the hospitalization process and the procedures to be done, as well as helping to ease emotional concerns.
		The staff of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tufts-NEMC is proud of its ability to provide the highest quality patient care.
	www.nemc.org /medicine/card/CTSurg.htm (1189 words)

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