Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing surgeons, researchers and allied healthcare professionals involved in surgeries of the heart, lungs, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest. It is the largest cardiothoracic surgery organization in the world with more than 7,700 members in 110 countries.

Cardiology groups share new AUC for cardiovascular imaging prior to noncardiac surgery
The new AUC document was designed to help care teams know when and how to perform imaging-based cardiovascular evaluations on patients undergoing nonemergent, noncardiac surgery.
Cardiology groups push for Medicare reform in face of ‘unsustainable’ payment cuts
Nearly 130 healthcare groups are urging Congress to pass legislation that would provide relief to U.S. physicians struggling to keep up with wave after wave of payment reductions.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries
STS risk calculators are known as a go-to resource for cardiologists, surgeons and any other healthcare providers who manage the care of heart patients.
Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”
SAVR in the TAVR era: Volumes are down, but it remains the go-to choice for certain patient populations
Annual SAVR volumes in the United States decreased by a whopping 44.5% from 2012 to 2022. However, heart teams across the country seem to agree that surgery is a safer, more effective treatment option than TAVR when patients present with bicuspid aortic valves.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons elects UPenn's Bavaria as President

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) elected Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, as president on Jan. 25 during its annual meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.

January 28, 2016

Society of Thoracic Surgeons releases CABG guidelines

Clinicians performing CABG should use arteries from the chest and forearm instead of veins from the leg in certain patients, according to guidelines from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

December 10, 2015

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

Cardiology groups share new AUC for cardiovascular imaging prior to noncardiac surgery

Cardiology groups push for Medicare reform in face of ‘unsustainable’ payment cuts

Society of Thoracic Surgeons launches new risk calculators for SAVR after TAVR, other key heart surgeries

Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses

SAVR in the TAVR era: Volumes are down, but it remains the go-to choice for certain patient populations

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