
Thoracic Masterclass Session | Recorded at the AATS 104th Annual Meeting
This session included the following presentations:
- Strategies for Lung Implantation with Donor Recipient Mismatch
- Strategies for Resection of Mediastinal Tumors Involving the Great Vessels
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Complex Esophageal Reconstructions
- Tracheal Resection
- Thoracic Surgery with Mechanical Support
Learning Objectives
- Learn the up-to-date techniques performed by international experts, across the spectrum of thoracic surgery, include malignant, benign and lung transplant conditions.
- Participate in a discussion of how these videos may be used to promote adoption into one’s own practice.
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 share their intention to implement new thoracic surgery techniques for malignant, benign and lung transplant 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 CMESuccessful 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 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.