Adequacy of Uniportal VATS Surgery in the Modern Thoracic Surgical Armamentarium

Three-Part Webinar Series Supported by Medtronic

Adequacy of Uniportal VATS Surgery in the Modern Thoracic Surgical Armamentarium

Course Overview

This three-part series, supported by Medtronic, will discuss Uniportal VATS (UniVATS) as a valuable approach for thoracic surgical procedures. This program is aimed at analyzing the factors still hampering a full-scale dissemination of the technique in North America. It will focus on organizational, technical, and oncological issues that are addressed in units adopting UniVATS. Participants will grow increasingly comfortable with UniVATS on an individual surgeon’s and a group/unit’s level.

Learning Objectives

Understand the technical principles behind UniVATS and the reason to choose such approach in clinical practice
Understand the scientific evidence supporting UniVATS; in particular, analysis of the surgical and the oncological outcomes
Understand the basic tenets to start a UniVATS program in North America
Adoption of Uniportal VATS: Learning curve/Technical considerations/Education

Principles of Uniportal Surgery

Session 1

Moderated by:

Thomas A. D'Amico, M.D.

Presented by:

Gaetano Rocco, M.D.

Current Landscape and Techniques of Uniportal Surgery

Session 2

Moderated by:

Thomas A. D'Amico, M.D.

Presented by:

Paula Ugalde Figueroa, M.D.

Future Advancements of Uniportal Surgery

Session 3

Moderated by:

Thomas D’Amico, M.D.

Presented by:

Diego Gonzalez-Rivas, M.D.