Congenital Masterclass: Valve Repair Without Borders: Collaboration Between Pediatric and Adult Surgeons | Recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting

Explore the evolving intersection of pediatric and adult cardiac surgery in this congenital masterclass recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting. Through expert presentations, case-based insights, and panel discussion, faculty examine how surgical techniques and decision-making strategies are translated across age groups to optimize valve repair outcomes. Topics include bicuspid and truncal aortic valve repair, congenital mitral valve repair approaches, non-Ebstein tricuspid repair in children, and the role of adult-derived techniques in pediatric populations, alongside contemporary outcomes from large multicenter experience with the Ozaki procedure.

This session includes the following presentations: 

  • From Adults to Adolescents: Translating Experience in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair
  • Aortic Valve Repair: Adult Techniques for Children
  • Truncal Valve Repair Strategies: Can the Majority Be Saved?
  • Bridging the Gap: Pediatric and Adult Perspectives on Congenital Mitral Valve Repair
  • Mitral Mastery: Advanced Repair in Pediatric Surgery
  • Non-Ebstein Tricuspid Repair in Children
  • Panel Discussion
  • LB1. Intermediate-Term Outcomes from the Ozaki Procedure Registry: A Multicenter Analysis of 1,104 Pediatric and Adult Patients
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.25 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.
  • 2.25 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.
  • 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.25 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 session, learners will enhance collaboration between pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery teams through improved application of advanced valve repair strategies across diverse patient populations.

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 2.25 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

  • 2.25 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.
  • 2.25 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.
  • 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.25 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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