96th American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Conference

Important LinksConference homepage: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting Webcast Feed (beginning Sunday, May 15): http://webcast.aats.org/2016 Conference Program: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/Program.cgiDaily News: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Daily-News.cgi Mobile App: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Mobile-App.cgi AATS homepage: www.aats.org

Meeting at a GlanceThe American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting is the oldest and largest cardiothoracic surgery meeting in North America. The 96th will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD, on May 14-18, 2016. Close to 3,000 professionals are expected to attend. These will include:• Cardiothoracic Surgeons• Physicians in related specialties including Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Gastroenterology, and Thoracic Oncology• Fellows and Residents in Cardiothoracic and General Surgical training programs• Allied Health Professionals involved in the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients• Medical students with an interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Highlights• Basic Science Lecture: Charting Our Future Together: Translating Discovery Science into Health ImpactGary H. Gibbons, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Monday, May 16, 9:45 AM ET• Presidential Address: Competition: Perspiration to Inspiration ("Aut viam inveniam aut faciam")Joseph S. Coselli, Baylor College of Medicine Monday, May 16, 11:25 AM ET • Honored Guest Lecture: Notre Dame Football – The Building Blocks for Success – Leadership ~ Program Building ~ Player DevelopmentBrian Kelly, Notre Dame Head Football CoachTuesday, May 17, 11:40 AM ET

The AATS Annual Meeting is a primary opportunity to receive continuing medical education and learn about the latest products and services in thoracic treatment and care. Exhibits of the latest technologies from nearly 100 vendors will showcase products to improve patient care and professional development.• AATS Learning Center – Case videos of novel procedures and surgical techniques• Scientific Sessions – The latest research and developments in the field• Skills Courses – Technical and decision-making skills for surgeons• Interprofessional Cardiothoracic Team Symposium – New developments for nurses, nurse-practitioners, perfusionists, and physician assistants

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Presentation News ReleasesHighlighted presentations: All releases are under embargo until date and time of presentation

Release: Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation at Greater Risk for Post-Op Tricuspid Regurgitation After Mitral Valve RepairPresentation: “Tricuspid Regurgitation Is Uncommon after Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Disease,” by Tirone E. David, Carolyn M. David, and Cedric ManlhiotEmbargo: May 16, 2016, 7:30 AM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/1.cgi

Release: Long-Acting Cardioplegia Solution Results in Better Outcomes for Pediatric Heart Surgery PatientsPresentation: “Comparison of del Nido and St. Thomas Cardioplegia Solutions for Myocardial Protection in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial,” by Sachin Talwar, Amolkumar Bhoje, Vishnubhatla Sreenivas, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, Balram AiranEmbargo: May 16, 2016, 7:50 AM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/2.cgi

Release: Stage IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Survival Rates Improved When Care Includes Four Specific Quality MeasuresPresentation: “Surgical Quality Measures in Stage IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Are Associated with Improved Survival,” by Pamela Samson, Traves D. Crabtree, Clifford G. Robinson, Daniel Morgensztern, Stephen R. Broderick, Daniel Kreisel, A. Sasha Krupnick, G. Alexander Patterson, Bryan F. Meyers, Varun Puri, Embargo: May 16, 2016, 10:25 AM ETAbstracts: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/5.cgi

Release: Implantation of Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Found to Be Durable, Safe, and EffectivePresentation: “TRANSFORM US Clinical Trial: Safety and Performance of a Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve,” by Walter Randolph Chitwood, Jr., Glenn R. Barnhart, Kevin D. Accola, Y. Joseph Woo, Eugene A. Grossi, Mubashir A. Mumtaz, Joseph F. Sabik III, Frank N. Slachman, Himanshu J. Patel, Michael A. Borger, Harvey Edward Garrett, Jr., Evelio Rodriguez, Patrick M. McCarthy, William H. Ryan III, Francis G. Duhay, Michael J. MackEmbargo: May 16, 2016, 10:45 AM ET

Release: Risk Factors Identified for Readmission to Hospital Following Esophagectomy Presentation: “Unplanned Readmission Following Esophagectomy: Complete Follow-Up in a One-Year Cohort With Identification of Risk Factors,” by Karen J. Dickinson, James Taswell, Mark S. Allen, Shanda H. Blackmon, Francis C. Nichols III, K. Robert Shen, Dennis A. Wigle, Stephen D. CassiviEmbargo: May 16, 2016, 3:00 PM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/22.cgi

Release: MSK Surgeons Present Strategies for Increasing Survival in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients With Lung Metastases Undergoing ResectionPresentation: “Pulmonary Metastasectomy with Curative Intent for Soft Tissue Sarcoma,” by Neel P. Chudgar, Murray F. Brennan, Rodrigo R. Munhoz, Peter R. Bucciarelli, Kay See Tan, Sandra P. D’Angelo, Manjit S. Bains, Matthew Bott, James Huang, Bernard J. Park, Valerie W. Rusch, Prasad S. Adusumilli, William Tap, Samuel Singer, and David R. JonesEmbargo: May 16, 2016, 4:15 PM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/24.cgi

Release: New Implantable VAD for Severe Heart Failure in Kids Shows Encouraging Results in SheepPresentation: “The Miniaturized Pediatric Continuous Flow Device: Pre-clinical Assessment in the Chronic Sheep Model,” by Iki Adachi, Sarah Burki, David Horne, Gil G. Costas, Robert Jarvik, John Teal, J. Timothy Baldwin, Kurt Dasse, Jeff Conger, William E. Cohn, Charles D. Fraser, Jr.Embargo: May 16, 2016, 4:35 PM ET

Release: External Stenting Can Relieve Chronic Airway Obstruction in ChildrenPresentation: “External Stenting: A Reliable Technique to Relieve Airway Obstruction in Small Children,” by Makoto Ando, Yuuzou Nagase, Hisaya Hasegawa, and Yukihiro TakahashiEmbargo: May 17, 2016, 8:45 AM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/43.cgi

Release: VA Hospitals Favor Mitral Valve Repair vs. ReplacementPresentation: “Mitral Valve Surgery in the US Veterans Administration Health System: 10-Year Outcomes and Trends,” by Faisal G. Bakaeen, A. Laurie Shroyer, Marco A. Zenati, Vinay Badhwar, Vinod H. Thourani, James S. Gammie, Rakesh M. Suri, A. Marc Gillinov, Joseph F. Sabik III, Danny Chu, Laura A. Graham, Mary T. Hawn, G. Hossein Almassi, Lorraine D. Cornwell, Frederick L. Grover, Todd K. Rosengart, Shuab OmerEmbargo: May 17, 2016, 10:40 AM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/47.cgi

Release: Critical Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons Anticipated by 2035Presentation: “Providing Cardiothoracic Services in 2035: Signs of Trouble Ahead,” by Susan Moffatt-Bruce, Juan Crestanello, David Way, Thomas WilliamsEmbargo: May 17, 2016, 11:20 AM ETAbstract: http://www.aats.org/annualmeeting/Program-Books/2016/49.cgi

Release: First Clinical Use of Bioabsorbable Vascular Grafts in Children Shows PromisePresentation: “A Novel Bioabsorbable Vascular Graft in a Modified Fontan Procedure - the First Clinical Experience,” by Leo Bockeria, Oleg Svanidze, Alex Kim, Konstantin Shatalov, Vladimir MakarenkoEmbargo: May 17, 2016, 2:00 PM ET

Future Meetings

AATS 97th Annual MeetingBoston Hynes Convention Center April 29 – May 3, 2017Boston, MA, USA

AATS 98th Annual MeetingSan Diego Convention Center April 25- May 2, 2018 San Diego, CA

For More Information Contact:Nicole BaritotManaging Editor, AATS Scientific PublicationsAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery500 Cummings Center, Suite 4550Beverly, MA 01915 USA+1 978-299-4520[email protected]www.aats.org