James A. Kelly MD, PhD, FRCS , Jennifer C.Y. Chung MD, MSc, FRSCS , Joan Zalvidar MD, FPATACSI , Thomas F. Lindsay MD, MSc, FRCSC , Sean Crawford MD, PhD, FRSCS , Marcus Salvatori MBBS, MSc, FRCPC , Kongteng T. Tan MD, FRCS, FRCR, FRCPC , Miranda Witheford MD, PhD, FRCSC , Maral Ouzounian MD, PhD, FRCSC
{"title":"The Descending Aorta: Open or Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Patients with Hereditary Aortopathy","authors":"James A. Kelly MD, PhD, FRCS , Jennifer C.Y. Chung MD, MSc, FRSCS , Joan Zalvidar MD, FPATACSI , Thomas F. Lindsay MD, MSc, FRCSC , Sean Crawford MD, PhD, FRSCS , Marcus Salvatori MBBS, MSc, FRCPC , Kongteng T. Tan MD, FRCS, FRCR, FRCPC , Miranda Witheford MD, PhD, FRCSC , Maral Ouzounian MD, PhD, FRCSC","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 392-398"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ross Michael Reul MD, Alexander P. Nissen MD, Kendra J. Grubb MD, MHA
{"title":"Aortic Valve Replacement for Moderate and Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis","authors":"Ross Michael Reul MD, Alexander P. Nissen MD, Kendra J. Grubb MD, MHA","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2024.11.008","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2024.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 380-383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jesse Chait DO , Armin Tabiei MD , Gustavo S. Oderich MD , Bernardo C. Mendes MD
{"title":"Spinal Cord Ischemia Prevention and Management in Thoracoabdominal Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair","authors":"Jesse Chait DO , Armin Tabiei MD , Gustavo S. Oderich MD , Bernardo C. Mendes MD","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) is the most feared complication of complex aortic surgery owing to significant morbidity, decreased patient quality of life, and increased risk of overall short- and long-term mortality. As endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) has evolved to become a first-line therapy owing to decreased perioperative complications and mortality when compared to open surgical repair, a focus on prevention and rescue of SCI has become a primary concern. This review describes the background, incidence, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of SCI following branched endovascular aortic repair of TAAAs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 363-371"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143789152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenging Proximal Control for Open Thoracoabdominal Repair","authors":"Abe DeAnda Jr MD","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2024.11.010","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2024.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Proximal control of the thoracic aorta during the open repair of thoracoabdominal aorta can be challenging. Various techniques have been developed to address these challenges, including the use of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and staged procedures, such as the conventional as well as frozen elephant trunk procedures. This paper is a brief review of the challenges and rationale behind some approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 359-362"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie L. Jacobs MD, Paul L. Feingold MD, MHS, (Assistant Professor)
{"title":"Commentary: The Knife’s Edge of Carinal Resection","authors":"Marie L. Jacobs MD, Paul L. Feingold MD, MHS, (Assistant Professor)","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 433-434"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predictors of Recurrence Following Sublobar Resection for Clinical T1N0M0 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer","authors":"Lauren Drake DO, Benny Weksler MD","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recurrence is a significant concern after sublobar resection for clinical T1N0M0 lung cancer. Identifying modifiable risk factors is essential for improving oncologic outcomes. This review examines recurrence risk factors following sublobar resection, focusing on disease stage, tumor characteristics, and surgeon-related factors. Data from randomized trials and retrospective studies were analyzed to assess the impact of tumor biology, stage, surgical margins, and lymph node dissection on recurrence. Recurrence is influenced by tumor stage, biology, and surgical technique. While tumor characteristics and stage are non-modifiable, inadequate surgical margins and incomplete nodal dissection significantly increase recurrence risk. A margin of ≥1 cm or equal to the tumor diameter is associated with lower recurrence rates. Systematic nodal dissection enhances staging accuracy and informs adjuvant therapy. Although sublobar resection is non-inferior to lobectomy in select cases, inadequate margins and suboptimal nodal assessment elevate recurrence risk. Surgical margins and lymph node dissection are the most critical modifiable risk factors for recurrence. To optimize long-term survival, adequate margins and systematic nodal evaluation should be prioritized. Further research is needed to assess the role of completion lobectomy or adjuvant therapy, particularly in patients with multiple high-risk features.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 435-440"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ricky Patil MD, Matthew Kazaleh DO, MS, Gorav Ailawadi MD, MBA
{"title":"Should We Repair Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation? An Expert Opinion","authors":"Ricky Patil MD, Matthew Kazaleh DO, MS, Gorav Ailawadi MD, MBA","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lack of consensus on the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) has limited operative management for decades. However, emerging evidence indicates that intervening on moderate tricuspid regurgitation during concomitant cardiac surgery can be beneficial with appropriate patient selection. Furthermore, advances in transcatheter therapies have changed the landscape of managing tricuspid disease.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 399-409"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143426500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Articles in AATS Journals","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages e1-e3"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145486182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Myocardial Bridge in Children: Do We Care About It?","authors":"Arvind Kumar Bishnoi MD, Michael Ma MD","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.04.007","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 418-423"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Evolving Role of Lymph Node Resection in the Era of Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer","authors":"Dan Jones MD, Jonathan Villena-Vargas MD","doi":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.05.008","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.semtcvs.2025.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48592,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery","volume":"37 4","pages":"Pages 441-446"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}