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Ludwig K von Segesser¹

¹Department of Surgery, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland. lk@segesser.com

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

|November 14, 2012

Summary

The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) analyzed 15 years of surgical data. Despite stable rates in common procedures like bypass grafts, growth was seen in vascular surgery and mechanical circulatory support.

Area of Science:

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Trends Analysis

Background:

The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) is a prominent professional organization celebrating significant milestones.
The organization supports multiple journals and platforms, including CTSnet, fostering knowledge dissemination in cardio-thoracic surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze trends in cardio-vascular surgery activities over a 15-year period.
To inform strategic discussions on the future development of cardio-thoracic surgical specialties within EACTS.

Main Methods:

A sector analysis was performed on the activities of the Department of Cardio-Vascular Surgery at CHUV, Lausanne.
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The most frequent procedures, such as coronary artery bypass graft and valve repair/replacement, showed no increase.
Growth in surgical activity was primarily observed in vascular surgery and mechanical circulatory support.

Conclusions:

The findings highlight a shift in surgical focus within the analyzed department.
These trends provide crucial insights for identifying future challenges and opportunities for EACTS and its member specialties.