Thoracic Masterclass: Lung Failure: Treatment Strategies, Support and Transplant | Recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting

Recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting, this masterclass examines contemporary approaches to the treatment of advanced lung disease, from lung volume reduction strategies to transplantation. Through expert presentations, debates, and panel discussions, faculty explore evolving techniques in lung volume reduction surgery, bronchoscopic interventions, tracheobronchoplasty, custom airway stenting, and minimally invasive lung transplantation. Gain practical insights into patient selection, procedural innovation, and multidisciplinary management of complex lung failure.

This session includes the following presentations: 

  • LVRS Technical Modifications and Evolution
  • Debate: Surgical Fissure Completion for BLVRS | Pro
  • Debate: Surgical Fissure Completion for BLVRS | Con
  • Debate Rebuttal: Surgical Fissure Completion for Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction | Pro
  • Debate Rebuttal: Surgical Fissure Completion for Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction | Con
  • PANEL DISCUSSION
  • Minimally Invasive Tracheobronchoplaty
  • Advances in Sialstic Custom Stents
  • Minimally Invasive Approaches to Lung Transplant
  • Panel Discussion
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 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.
  • 2.00 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.
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
Course opens: 
06/08/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2029
Cost:
$200.00

The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed here/below. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

 

Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome) 

Following this activity, learners will strengthen their ability to integrate surgical, bronchoscopic, and transplant-based strategies for advanced lung failure and airway disease into multidisciplinary clinical practice.

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 2.00 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 American Association for Thoracic Surgery received commercial support from the following organizations:

  • Abbott
  • J&J Medtech Heart Recovery
  • W.L. Gore & Associates

Available Credit

  • 2.00 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.
  • 2.00 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.
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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