Overview: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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In addition to developing innovative methods of performing complex coronary revascularization, repairing thoracic aortic aneurysms, and repairing and/or replacing damaged heart valves, faculty of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery have become international experts and teachers of such minimally invasive procedures as off-pump coronary artery bypass and endoscopic atraumatic coronary artery bypass, the most minimally invasive bypass surgery presently available. Our surgeons are also at the forefront of the use of ventricular assist devices as either a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy, and are national leaders in robotically assisted, minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery.
The Division's current research efforts include the development of devices and techniques for the minimally invasive treatment of aortic stenosis, evaluation of the use of percutaneous and transapical aortic valves and investigation of the mechanisms and treatment of surgical and non-surgical myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.
The ACGME-approved cardiothoracic residency is a three year program featuring elective rotations in the first and third year. This structure provides residents with the opportunity to focus on subspecialties in cardiothoracic surgery.
