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Message from the President

Dear Colleagues,  As the new President of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery of Great Britain & Ireland (SCTS), I am honoured to serve our community and lead an organisation committed to advancing patient care, education, and the well-being... Read more

20 Mar 2025

MIDCAB

MIDCAB The SCTS congratulates the New Cross team for successfully introducing Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) and hybrid revascularisation to improve the options for treating patients with coronary artery disease around... Read more

12 Mar 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies, Accelerate Action: Advancing Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery By Ralitsa Baranowski Co-Chair, SCTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, I am honoured to... Read more

3 Mar 2025

SCTS Annual Report 2023-2024

Please see below a copy of the SCTS Annual Report 2023-24, which summarises the hard work and activities of SCTS Executive and Sub-Committees over the past 18 months. Annual Report 2023-2024 On behalf of the SCTS Executive, we would like to... Read more

28 Feb 2025

SCTS Representative to the Royal College of Surgeons of England Council

Following a request for nominations, the SCTS is pleased to confirm the election of Mr Rana Sayeed, the current Honorary Secretary, as the SCTS Representative to the RCS England Council for a four-year term starting in July 2025. The SCTS... Read more

31 Jan 2025