Overview There is only one straight access from the utility port to the target structure, and this straight access should be reserved for operator's right hand, to ensure the maximum degree of freedom and safety. For experienced single port surgeon, the best instrument setting will be Harmonic HD1000i in operator’s right hand for sharp dissection, […]

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainees Meeting is run under the supervision of the Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), in conjunction with the Australia and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS). It is to support the learning of the Surgical Education and Training (SET) programme trainees across […]

Note. Due to unforeseen circumstances the date has changed. Updated details are below. In support of World Heart Day, Getinge are hosting an Off-Pump CABG Surgery Webinar on Wednesday 14th October, 6.30pm (AEST). Dr Cheng-Hon Yap (Geelong University Hospital) will provide insight on why and how he uses Off-Pump CABG Surgery. Dr Michael Seitz will […]

The time is right to set a reform agenda in Australia that positions the mental health and wellbeing of the medical profession as a national priority. Join Dr Hash Abdeen, Webinar Facilitator and Chair, AMA Council of Doctors in Training, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, and our Panel for the launch of  […]

Medtronic is offering a 4-part meeting series that provides a theoretical foundation in advanced VATS techniques. Each year there is a two-day face to face VATS workshop, though unfortunately due to the current Covid climate this was not possible and needed to be moved to a virtual program. This series has been designed to ensure […]

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to Covid-19. Please see message from the ANZSCTS President on behalf of the organising committee. https://anzscts.org/cancellation-of-2020-anzscts-asm-wellington-due-to-covid-19/

Registration Please send the registration form to sarah.jonson@obex.co.nz or fax +64 9-630-9009. NOTE: Deadline for registrations is 26th February 2021. Accomodation Premium rooms are being held at The Rutherford Hotel Nelson at a conference rate of $195.00 (1x Queen & 1 x King Single Bed). This must be booked direct with the Hotel via email or […]

This meeting is planned to be in person in Melbourne, at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. The format of the meeting is planned to be easily convertible to an online meeting, should Covid related travel restrictions occur. The sections of the syllabus to be covered are the Aortic Valve, Pleural Disease and Mediastinal Disease. […]