Webinar: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – Friday 24 November 2023

A webinar presented by RPA Institute of Academic Surgery and The Baird Institute.

Join Dr Brian Plunkett (Cardiothoracic Surgeon) as he discusses the patient journey in TAVI procedures and theirfuture development.

When:

Friday 24 November 2023 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Where:

Virtual Zoom Session

Presenter:

Dr Brian Plunkett
Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Webinar: Advanced Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer – Thursday 11 November 2021

A webinar presented by RPA Institute of Academic Surgery and The Baird Institute.

Aimed at CICU, operating theatre and ward nurses, junior doctors and medical students, this webinar is designed to give insight into patients undergoing advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer.

When:

Thursday 11 November 2021 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Presenter:

Associate Professor Chris Cao
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

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The following video contains footage of medical procedures. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Nurses Webinar: Aortic Surgery – Friday 23 July 2021

Aortic Surgery Webinar July 2021

A webinar presented by RPA Institute of Academic Surgery and The Baird Institute.

Aimed at CICU theatres and ward nurses and junior doctors, this webinar is designed to give an insight into patients undergoing aortic surgery.

When:

Friday 23 July – 10:00am to 11:30am

Presenter:

Professor Paul Bannon
Head of Department – Cardiothoracic Surgery RPAH
Bosch Professor of Surgery, University of Sydney
Chair, The Baird Institute, Co-Chair RPA IAS

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The following video contains footage of medical procedures. Viewer discretion is advised.

Aortic Surgery Webinar July 2021

1

Pre-operative Assessment

Including classification of dissection, types of aortic aneurysms, case study of emergency vs elective (non-urgent/chronic), clinical presentation in ED/clinic.

2

Intra-operative

Including brief knowledge on surgical techniques, show grafts and valves for replacement and bypass

3

Post-operative

Including explanations for why chests are left open after procedure and postoperative complications (early signs and symptoms)

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