Thoracic Masterclass: Esophagectomy | Recorded at the AATS 105th Annual Meeting

Course Description: The management of complex esophageal conditions, both malignant and benign, evolves with the publication of clinical trials and development of technology.  This Course is designed to demonstrate a variety of diverse, complex, and infrequently performed esophageal procedures using video, debates, evidence-based algorithms, question and answer sessions, as well as group discussion.

This session included the following presentations:

  • Endoscopic Resection: Strategies and Techniques for Surgeons
  • Paracoduit Hernia After Esophagectomy: When to Fix and How
  • Induction and Adjuvant Therapies for Esophageal Cancer: How to Select the Right Path
  • Achieving Textbook Outcomes with Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Intra-operative Tricks and Post-operative Truths
  • Resection for Oligometastatic Disease: When, Which, How
  • Panel Discussion
  • Debate: SANO vs Prompt Esophagectomy: SANO is Best
  • Debate: SANO vs Prompt Esophagectomy: Prompt Esophagectomy is Best
  • Panel Discussion and Audience Voting
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.75 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.75 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.75 Participation
Course opens: 
06/09/2025
Course expires: 
05/02/2028
Cost:
$200.00

Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome) 

Following this activity, learners will share their intention to implement new esophageal surgery techniques for malignant and benign conditions. 

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Commercial Support

The AATS received commercial support for the 104th Annual Meeting from: 

  • Abbott Medtronic
  • Merck & Co. Inc.
  • Olympus Regeneron
  • W.L. Gore & Associates
  • Boston Scientific

 

Available Credit

  • 1.75 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.75 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.75 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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