Cardiac Surgery in Videos
Watching these videos will teach you an expert method of modular cardiac surgery, which will provide a framework to deal with any problem you may encounter, whether as a student, ancillary health services (such as a perfusionist, NP or PA), surgeon or representative.
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The alternate incisions in cardiac surgery. Are they your friend?
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How surgeons use shorthand to describe the case
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How do we cannulate in cardiac surgery? What is the method and why?
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A brief tutorial on cardioplegia
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Sternotomy is the classical incision for adult cardiac surgery
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Literally. What order do you do your modular procedures?
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Pericardial stay sutures
Placement of pericardial stay sutures allows a cradle to form which will hold up the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass, when the lungs are deflated
Placement of pericardial stay sutures allows a cradle to form which will hold up the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass, when the lungs are deflated
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Central Aortic Cannulation
Cannulation of the ascending aorta is a critical skill to go on cardiopulmonary bypass
Cannulation of the ascending aorta is a critical skill to go on cardiopulmonary bypass
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LIMA Takedown Pedicled
Left internal mammary artery (LIMA or LITA) takedown is a critical skill for coronary artery bypass (CABG)
Left internal mammary artery (LIMA or LITA) takedown is a critical skill for coronary artery bypass (CABG)
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Breaking up is hard to do, but separating is a must.
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Dissecting out a redo
It is important to dissect out what is necessary in a redo sternotomy. With tips and tricks.
It is important to dissect out what is necessary in a redo sternotomy. With tips and tricks.
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Sternal closure with circumfix
Circumfix is a PEEK product that stabilizes the anterior and posterior sternal tables and clips into the buttress with cerclage. This is a 12 minute video that documents the system.
Circumfix is a PEEK product that stabilizes the anterior and posterior sternal tables and clips into the buttress with cerclage. This is a 12 minute video that documents the system.
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Pericardiectomy
Removal of the pericardium, often fused to the ventricle, from phrenic nerve to phrenic nerve
Removal of the pericardium, often fused to the ventricle, from phrenic nerve to phrenic nerve
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
In this 3.5 minute video, we demonstrate the closing of a PFO in 2 layers from the right atrium.
In this 3.5 minute video, we demonstrate the closing of a PFO in 2 layers from the right atrium.
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In this short video, we remove a stalked left atrial myxoma.
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Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Ligation
In this 45 second video, we show how to ligate the left atrial appendage with the atriclip.
In this 45 second video, we show how to ligate the left atrial appendage with the atriclip.
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Tricuspid Repair with a rigid partial ring
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AVR and LAAC
Aortic valve replacement and left atrial appendage ligation, in a patient with an aneurysm.
Aortic valve replacement and left atrial appendage ligation, in a patient with an aneurysm.
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AVR: To the cuff
When performing an AVR, it is important to place the annular sutures all the way in, to the cuff, to minimize paravalvar leak
When performing an AVR, it is important to place the annular sutures all the way in, to the cuff, to minimize paravalvar leak
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SAVR After TAVR
In this 6.5 minute video, we see how to remove a TAVR valve after structural valve degeneration
In this 6.5 minute video, we see how to remove a TAVR valve after structural valve degeneration
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Maze: Right sided cryoablation
Ablation of the right side of the heart with cryo for atrial flutter and right sided maze
Ablation of the right side of the heart with cryo for atrial flutter and right sided maze
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Maze: box lesion with the encompass clamp and tutorial
In this video, made with atricure, we see a box lesion of the left atrium along with a left atrial appendage ligation
In this video, made with atricure, we see a box lesion of the left atrium along with a left atrial appendage ligation
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God’s valve (vs the aortic valve, which is the engineer’s valve)
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Carpentier Classification of Mitral Pathology
A brief introduction to Carpentier’s classification system
A brief introduction to Carpentier’s classification system
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Functional vs degenerative mitral regurgitation
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Carpentier I leak due to perforation
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This video demonstrates annular enlargement
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MAC requires special techniques for repair or replacement
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Resection of a mitral fibroelastoma from the anterior leaflet
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Tips for ring sizing
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Carpentier I leak, in the anterior leaflet, repaired with a suture
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Carp II: Mitral valve repair: P2 flail, right mini thoracotomy
In tis port access case, we see a triangular resection of a flail P2
In tis port access case, we see a triangular resection of a flail P2
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Carp II: commissural reconstruction
In this video, we see commissural prolapse that has been resected and repaired
In this video, we see commissural prolapse that has been resected and repaired
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Carp II: Barlowe
This video documents several techniques, including anterior leaflet mitral resection, posterior leaflet resection and an al-fieri suture
This video documents several techniques, including anterior leaflet mitral resection, posterior leaflet resection and an al-fieri suture
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Carp II: Sliding valvuloplasty for mitral valve repair
In this video, we demonstrate how to perform a mitral valve sliding repair. This is typically used for more extensive prolapse of the posterior leaflet.
In this video, we demonstrate how to perform a mitral valve sliding repair. This is typically used for more extensive prolapse of the posterior leaflet.
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In this video, we see the pitfalls of rupture P2 repair.
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impella 5.5 direct via the ascending aorta placement
Placement of an impella 5.5 through a 10 mm conduit on the ascending aorta
Placement of an impella 5.5 through a 10 mm conduit on the ascending aorta
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Impella 5.5 placement directly through a side arm graft
This video documents the placement of an impella 5.5 though a side arm graft during the replacement of an ascending aorta
This video documents the placement of an impella 5.5 though a side arm graft during the replacement of an ascending aorta
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impella 5.5 direct removal at the bedside
In this video, we see how to remove the impella 5.5 at the bedside
In this video, we see how to remove the impella 5.5 at the bedside
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Redo sternotomy and mitral replacement
A 14 minute video documenting the groin exposure of femoral vessels, direct (reciprocating) saw opening of the sternum, and valve surgery
A 14 minute video documenting the groin exposure of femoral vessels, direct (reciprocating) saw opening of the sternum, and valve surgery
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thoraflex plexis distal anastomosis
In this video, under moderate circ arrest, you will see how the distal anastomosis is performed. First a 3-0 MH is used as a mattress, then a 4-0 SH as a whip stitch
In this video, under moderate circ arrest, you will see how the distal anastomosis is performed. First a 3-0 MH is used as a mattress, then a 4-0 SH as a whip stitch
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Meet Your Surgical Guide
Your instructor is a pioneering cardiac surgeon who has innovated with efficient technical mastery. In this educational series, he breaks down his modular technique , empowering you to evolve from current level of expertise to become a master of cardiac surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all.
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For 1 year
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Absolutely. Each lesson builds step-by-step, blending clear demonstrations with actionable surgeries.
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Surgery will become more enjoyable when you understand what youre watching. And you may be able to help!
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Because you may pick up a tip or two that will save the life of your patient! (And make you quicker and give you an advantage)
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Absolutely! See above, a few of the modules are unlocked.
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Please contact us for a student discount.
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Glad you asked. Go to the course videos, and click on a locked video. You will then be prompted to make an account.