Modern surgery has developed to such an extent that the body of knowledge and technical skills required have led to surgeons specializing in particular areas, usually an anatomical area of the body or occasionally in a particular technique or type of patient. Modern surgery has developed to such an extent that the body of knowledge and technical skills required have led to surgeons specializing in particular areas, usually an anatomical area of the body or occasionally in a particular technique or type of patient.
A Cardiothoracic Surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esphagus and other organs in the chest. This includes surgeons who can be called cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons and congenital heart surgeons.
Cardiothoracic surgeons work closely with cardiologists, oncologists, and anaesthesiologists, and have close professional relationships with other non-medical staff such as perfusionists (who operate the heart-lung bypass machines), intensive care staff and operating department personnel.
Cardiothoracic surgery is the specialty involved with the treatment of diseases affecting organs within the thorax (the chest), principally the heart, lungs, and esophagus. It is a relatively young specialty that has grown rapidly since the Second World War (the first successful open-heart procedure using the heart-lung machine was performed in 1953). Procedures are often lengthy and complex, requiring support from advanced forms of technology during surgery and intensive therapy for the patient after surgery. Cardiac surgeons perform various kinds of surgery including:
Cardiothoracic surgeons will graduate from medical school and go on to complete either a 5-year general surgery residency followed by a 2- or 3-year cardiothoracic surgery residency program, or enter into a 6-year integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency. Some cardiothoracic surgeons choose to do additional training in a subspecialized area but this training is optional with the exception of congenital heart surgery, which requires completion of a 1-year fellowship.
Some of the best universities to study about cardiothoracic surgery in India are as follows:
Cardiothoracic surgeons are in charge of performing clinical duties and cardiothoracic surgeries on behalf of their organization. They are generally responsible for providing excellent patient care, resolving inquiries as they arise, and leading a team of clinical professionals in and out of the surgery room, so strong leadership skills is required to avoid incidents during treatment and surgery. These surgeons are highly organized and pay close attention to detail and must follow strict safety and privacy procedures and respect patient confidentiality. They also follow up with post-surgery care and treatment options, oversee recovery advancement, read patient charts to recommend treatment options. Other primary responsibilities include recommending surgical treatments, transplanting ventricular assist devices, performing research on patients' illnesses, using specialized tools and clinical devices, and actively participating in peer reviews to recommend innovative solutions to cardiothoracic obstacles before and after operations.
" />Modern surgery has developed to such an extent that the body of knowledge and technical skills required have led to surgeons specializing in particular areas, usually an anatomical area of the body or occasionally in a particular technique or type of patient. Modern surgery has developed to such an extent that the body of knowledge and technical skills required have led to surgeons specializing in particular areas, usually an anatomical area of the body or occasionally in a particular technique or type of patient.
A Cardiothoracic Surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esphagus and other organs in the chest. This includes surgeons who can be called cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons and congenital heart surgeons.
Cardiothoracic surgeons work closely with cardiologists, oncologists, and anaesthesiologists, and have close professional relationships with other non-medical staff such as perfusionists (who operate the heart-lung bypass machines), intensive care staff and operating department personnel.
Cardiothoracic surgery is the specialty involved with the treatment of diseases affecting organs within the thorax (the chest), principally the heart, lungs, and esophagus. It is a relatively young specialty that has grown rapidly since the Second World War (the first successful open-heart procedure using the heart-lung machine was performed in 1953). Procedures are often lengthy and complex, requiring support from advanced forms of technology during surgery and intensive therapy for the patient after surgery. Cardiac surgeons perform various kinds of surgery including:
Cardiothoracic surgeons will graduate from medical school and go on to complete either a 5-year general surgery residency followed by a 2- or 3-year cardiothoracic surgery residency program, or enter into a 6-year integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency. Some cardiothoracic surgeons choose to do additional training in a subspecialized area but this training is optional with the exception of congenital heart surgery, which requires completion of a 1-year fellowship.
Some of the best universities to study about cardiothoracic surgery in India are as follows:
Cardiothoracic surgeons are in charge of performing clinical duties and cardiothoracic surgeries on behalf of their organization. They are generally responsible for providing excellent patient care, resolving inquiries as they arise, and leading a team of clinical professionals in and out of the surgery room, so strong leadership skills is required to avoid incidents during treatment and surgery. These surgeons are highly organized and pay close attention to detail and must follow strict safety and privacy procedures and respect patient confidentiality. They also follow up with post-surgery care and treatment options, oversee recovery advancement, read patient charts to recommend treatment options. Other primary responsibilities include recommending surgical treatments, transplanting ventricular assist devices, performing research on patients' illnesses, using specialized tools and clinical devices, and actively participating in peer reviews to recommend innovative solutions to cardiothoracic obstacles before and after operations.
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