Thinking Thoracic
Thinking Thoracic
Podcast Description
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons introduces Thinking Thoracic, a new podcast series that dives deep into the latest advancements and breakthroughs shaping the future of thoracic surgery. The podcast series is hosted by a dedicated team of STS member surgeons, including Dr. Hari Keshava, Dr. Jeff Yang, Dr. Erin Gillaspie, and Dr. Jane Yanagawan.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into significant topics in thoracic surgery including emergency management, lung cancer screening, esophageal surgical complications, and groundbreaking clinical trials. Specific episodes focus on themes like effective approaches to managing esophageal perforation and building mobile lung cancer screening programs, highlighting techniques that enhance patient outcomes.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeon Thinking Thoracic podcast dives deep into the latest advancements and breakthroughs shaping the future of thoracic surgery. The podcast series is hosted by a dedicated team of STS member surgeons, including Dr. Hari Keshava, Dr. Jeff Yang, Dr. Erin Gillaspie, and Dr. Jane Yanagawa.
.
In this second special joint episode of Thinking Thoracic and the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP), Dr. Erin Gillaspie is joined by interventional pulmonologist Dr. Sameer Avasarala of Case Western Reserve University and infectious disease specialist Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan of Creighton University to discuss the multidisciplinary management of pleural space infections.
The conversation emphasizes early recognition, prompt source control, and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration.
Following the clinical course, the panel discusses diagnosis, fluid sampling, targeted antimicrobials, drainage, intrapleural fibrinolytics, and risk stratification. They also explore when to pivot to surgical intervention, including VATS decortication, as well as the management of complex cases such as bronchopleural fistulas.

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.