RACS ASC 2026 Cardiothoracic Program

Dear Colleagues We will be hosting the RACS ASC in Perth this year. Uli Stock, Josh Goldblatt and myself have organised an interesting meeting. Saturday, 2 May, will focus on trauma and transplant surgery (Note: A Trauma and Transplant Surgery program will be issued...

CERC 08: Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices

Join us for a update on new PPM/ICD technologies, lead extraction and management of EP emergencies. Our two speakers are true experts in their field and we’re thrilled that they can join us for CERC 08. PROGRAMME: New Developments in EP Device Technology Dr Matt...

Medtronic Introduction to VATS

Aimed at Set 1-3 ANZSCTS trainees and unaccredited registrars, this course intends to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for transitioning from open to minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques with a focus on VATS wedge resection. Participants will...

CTS SET Trainee Workshop 2026

Workshop details to be announced. Dinner: Sunday 28th June, 6pm, Kingsley’s Woolloomooloo (RSVP to Nick required).

APITS/TSTS 2026

Dear Australian & New Zealand Society of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS), On behalf of APITS& TSTS 2026, it is my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings to you. We are pleased to share information regarding APITS 2026, held in conjunction with...