INDUSTRY EVENTSSaturday, April 27, 2024 – Lunch Symposia | 12:00PM-1:00PM
Transforming Care and Outcomes With Immunotherapy in Stage I-III Resectable NSCLC: A Case Explorationof New Standards and Emerging Approaches
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Room 801
Supported by: Bristol Myers Squibb and Merck & Co., Inc.
CME provided by: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education
This PeerView Live Modern Practice Principles in Action educational symposium will provide updates on the latest
practice-changing data on neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and perioperative immunotherapy in resectable NSCLC, alongwith a nuanced discussion of the implications for practice. Various real-world case scenarios will be explored tohighlight the challenges and practical considerations of integrating immunotherapy into resectable settings, anddemonstrate how to implement new standards of care to improve patient outcomes.
Speakers:
Jessica Donington, University of Chicago
Jonathan D. Spicer, McGill University
Track: Thoracic
SAVR Lifetime Management: Make it MAX!
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Room 718B
Sponsored by: Abbott
Join our esteemed panel for a discussion on the Lifetime Management of aortic valvular heart disease led by Dr.
Ibrahim Sultan. In addition to sharing their experience with our latest tissue heart valve, Epic™ Max, Discussion
topics will include Implantation techniques; Porcine vs. Bovine in the aortic position; and, Lifetime Management
considerations.
Moderator: Ibrahim Sultan, UPMC
Speakers:
Wilson Szeto, Penn Medicine
Ed Soltesz, Cleveland Clinic
Leonard Lee, Rutgers HealthGeorge Arnaoutakis, UT Health Austin
Track: Cardiac
Tick Tock the AR Clock: Choosing Valve Replacement in Chronic Aortic Regurgitation
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Room 716AB
Sponsored by: Edwards
The panel will discuss Aortic Valve Disease, indications and treatment pathways, discuss current data on
outcomes for aortic regurgitation.

As a member of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (“AdvaMed”), Edwards strictly adheres to the requirements of the AdvaMed Code of Ethics oninteractions with Health Care Professionals. This course does not provide CME credit. Speakers, instructors, and panel members may receive compensation andreimbursement of reasonable expenses from Edwards for their services in compliance with applicable laws and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics. If required by law(e.g. US Sunshine Law), Edwards will disclose the value of any meals, travel and/or educational items provided to health care professionals attending this program,and Edwards may also publish such information on its website or other public manner in order to provide the public with full disclosure of its ﬁnancial
arrangements with health care professionals.

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Speakers:
Francois Dagenais, Université Laval - Contemporary outcomes of the AR patient with poor EF
Vinod Thourani, Piedmont Healthcare - The COMMENCE trial 5-year AR sub-analysis
Jessica Forcillo, l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) - Indications for treatment, evidence suggesting weshould be operating earlier
Eric Roselli, Cleveland Clinic
Track: Cardiac
Da Vinci 5: Transforming Surgery, Together. Again.
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Room 803AB
Sponsored by: Intuitive SurgicalA look at Intuitive’s most advanced and integrated platform we’ve ever created—designed to enable better
outcomes, efficiency, and insights for the future of minimally invasive care. Hear about our latest system throughthe lens of Thoracic Surgery and the expected beneﬁts to surgeons, care teams, and patients.
Speakers:
Elliot Servais, Lahey Clinic
Stephanie Worrell, University of Arizona Tucson
Track: Thoracic

Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Technology Theater Presentation | 5:30PM-6:10PM
Early Outcomes and a Perspective on Porcine vs Bovine
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Technology Theater 2, Exhibit Hall, Level 800
Sponsored by: Abbott
Join our esteemed panel led by Dr. Edward Soltezs for a discussion on the Cleveland Clinics experience with theEpic™ family of tissue heart valves for both mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement. Discussion topics will
include valve design and implantation techniques; Porcine vs. Bovine; and, Lifetime management considerations.
Moderator: Ed Soltesz, Cleveland Clinic
Speakers:
Mike Tong, Cleveland Clinic
Patrick Vargo, Cleveland Clinic
Track: Cardiac

Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Surgical Suite | 5:30PM
AtriCure Surgical Suite
Saturday April 27 - 5:30PM-7:30PM
Sunday April 28 - 8:00AM-4:00PM
Monday April 29 - 8:00AM-1:00PM
Exhibit Hall, Level 800
Sponsored by: AtriCure
AtriCure’s Clinical Education team will be available for hands-on training and demonstrations using the CADet
simulation models. Physicians can practice using technology and performing procedures on these models. No
appointment needed.
Track: Multi-Specialty

Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Technology Theater Presentation | 6:20PM-6:40PM
Ultrasound Guidance with On-Pump Intracardiac Echocardiography for Septal Myectomy
Technology Theater 2, Exhibit Hall, Level 800
Sponsored by: FUJIFILM
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Fujiﬁlm Healthcare presents Ultrasound Guidance with On-Pump Intracardiac Echocardiography for Septal
Myectomy. Learn from top cardiothoracic surgeons about how to navigate real-time image guidance during septal
myectomy. The experts will discuss why utilizing this on-pump imaging method provides surgeons withunmatched visualization for peace of mind and more accurate tissue resection and also helps to reduce
postoperative ventricular septal defects.
Speakers:Daniel G. Swistel, NYU Langone Health
Nicholas Smedira, Cleveland Clinic
Track: Cardiac

Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Dinner Symposium | 7:15PM-9:00PM
Segmentectomy in Focus: Perspectives on Technique and Decision-Making
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Delta Hotel – SOCO Ballroom A
Sponsored by: Medtronic
Please join us for a robust panel discussion led by Dr. Paula Ugalde on varying techniques and evolving decisionmaking when performing segmental resections. The panel will touch on a number of discussion topics frompreoperative planning to lymph node dissection and use of intra-operative adjuncts. As well as how to handle
mixed/solid ground glass opacities; and when to wedge and when to convert to lobectomy.
Moderator: Paula Ugalde Figueroa, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Speakers:
Anthony Kim, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Sudish Murthy, Cleveland Clinic
Benny Weksler, Allegheny Health Network
Track: Thoracic

Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Technology Theater Presentation | 12:15PM-12:55PM
Complex Cases with Epic™ Max
Technology Theater 1, Exhibit Hall, Level 800
Sponsored by: Abbott
Join our esteemed panel for a discussion on considerations for valve selection led by Dr. Alan Stewart. Discussion
topics will include Heart team approach to index procedure valve selection between SAVR and TAVR; Importanceof SAVR index valve selection based on EOA for best possible Lifetime Management options and outcomes infuture interventions with TAVI valve; and, Early experience and outcomes with Epic Max, conduits and incombination with Valsava Graph (Bentall Procedure).
Moderator: Alan Stewart, HCA Florida
Speakers:
Chase Brown, Penn Medicine
Mike Robich, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Track: Cardiac

Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Dinner Symposium | 6:00PM-7:15PM
Drainology – New Perspectives in Postoperative Management of Thoracic Surgery Patients
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Delta Hotel – SOCO Ballroom A
Sponsored by: Medela
The aim of this session is to bridge the gap between scientiﬁc advancement and contemporary clinical practice inthe management of patients who may require chest drainage.
Moderators: Shanda Blackmon, Baylor College; and, Brendon Stiles, Monteﬁore Medical Centre
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Linda Martin, UVA Health University Hospital – Drainology in the Era of ERAS
Brian Mitzman, University of Utah Health – Debate: To Use or Not Use Digital Drains as Standard of Care –PROTravis Crabtree, SIU Medicine – Debate: To Use or Not Use Digital Drains as Standard of Care – CON
Robert J. Cerfolio, NYU Langone Health – How soon should we remove a chest drain following anatomic
lung resection?
Yaron Shargall, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – How Safe is it to Discharge Home Patients with aChest Tube in Place?
Track: Thoracic

Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Technology Theater Presentation | 3:45PM-4:15PM
Contemporary Concepts in Mitral Valve Reconstruction
Technology Theater 1, Exhibit Hall, Level 800
Sponsored by: Edwards
Speaker: David Adams, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Track: Cardiac

Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Dinner Symposium | 6:30PM-9:00PM
Navigating High-Risk Surgical Procedures using Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® to Optimize Outcomes
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Delta Hotel – SOCO Ballroom B
Sponsored by: Abiomed
With more than 20,000 implants, the use of Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® as a pathway to recovery or remissionof symptoms for patients in cardiogenic shock has rapidly increased worldwide. Join Abiomed for an evening
industry discussion to hear real-world strategies to apply to optimizing the heart recovery pathway for patients.
Speakers:
Marisa Cevasco, University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Goldstein, Monteﬁore Health System, Inc.
Jerome Crowley, Massachusetts General HospitalDavid D’Alessandro, Massachusetts General Hospital
Track: Cardiac

Monday, April 29, 2024 – Lunch Symposia | 12:15PM-1:15PM
Evolving Surgical Approaches and Considerations in Patients with Resectable NSCLC
Room 801AB
Supported by: AstraZeneca
Surgical considerations for managing patients with resectable NSCLC are evolving with the availability of newer
systemic therapies. In this session, a multidisciplinary team will deliver an interactive discussion on ways tooptimize the diagnostic process, biomarker testing and considerations when selecting patients for neoadjuvant
and perioperative approaches. In addition, this symposium will examine common challenges encountered with
the integration of immunotherapy into surgical practice and explore potential solutions.
Chair: Daniela Molena, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterSpeakers:
Krish Bhadra, CHI Memorial Hospital
Erin Gillaspie, Creighton University School of Medicine
Jonathan Spicer, McGill University
Track: Thoracic

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Navigating the Multidisciplinary Approach in Early-Stage NSCLC: Insights from Expert Panelists
Room 803AB
Sponsored by: Bristol Myers Squibb
In recent years, there has been a signiﬁcant evaluation of treatments for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). Previously, treatment decisions were primarily made by individual specialists relying on their expertise.
However, the management of non-metastatic NSCLC now involves considering multiple factors, necessitating amultidisciplinary approach. To address this evolving landscape, a panel of thoracic surgeons and medical
oncologists will convene. Their discussion will encompass the changing treatment landscape, patient referral
patterns, real-world concerns, and insights gained from their own practice experiences. This multidisciplinary
panel aims to provide valuable perspectives on the management of early-stage NSCLC.
Speakers:
Jessica Donington, University of Chicago
Patrick Forde, Johns Hopkins
Natasha Leighl, Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Track: Thoracic
Modern Solutions for Maximizing Neo-LVOT Area: Epic Plus Mitral
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Room 718B
Sponsored by: Abbott
Join our esteemed panel for a discussion on the importance of preserving the Neo-LVOT for the Lifetime
Management of mitral valvular heart disease led by Dr. Vinod Thourani. Discussion topics will include Durability ina Real-World population; Implantation techniques; and, LVOT and Neo-LVOT Preservation.
Moderator: Vinod Thourani, Piedmont Healthcare
Speakers:
Gorav Ailawadi, University of Michigan Health
Ken Fang, Phoenix Cardiac Surgery
Evelio Rodriguez, Saint Thomas Health
Danny Ramzy, UT Health Houston
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