This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning introduces the new DV5 Intuitive Da Vinci robot. He talks about the benefits of this technology and demonstrates some of its new features.

In addition, Joel discusses an assessment of valvular heart disease guidelines across global organizations, using the Commando procedure for anterior mitral annular calcification, and a commentary on the subxiphoid approach for thymic malignancy.

He also talks about a video from Prof. Vince Gaudiani’s cerebral protection series on aortic reconstruction, aortic valve repair in a rheumatic heart disease patient, and an interview with the winner of the Resident Video Competition. Before saying goodbye, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.

JANS Items Mentioned

Same Evidence, Different Recommendations: A Methodological Assessment of Transatlantic Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease 

Contemporary Experience With the Commando Procedure for Anterior Mitral Annular Calcification 

Commentary: Less Is More in Modified Subxiphoid Approach for Thymic Malignancy 

CTSNet Content Mentioned

Safe Cerebral Protection: Reoperation Aortic Root and Proximal Arch Reconstruction 

Aortic Valve Repair Using Neocuspidization and the Ozaki Procedure in Children With Rheumatic Heart Disease 

An Interview With John Sadeghi: Winner of the 2023 CTSNet Resident Video Competition 

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