American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 106th Annual Meeting

American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 106th Annual Meeting is organized by American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and will be held from May 02 - 05, 2026 at McCormick Place - Lakeside Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
The Annual Meeting will bring together cardiothoracic professionals and allied health personnel from around the world for a three and a half day program of state-of-the-art presentations by renowned experts. Attendees will enhance their knowledge and skills in a wide range of subjects including thoracic surgery, adult cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease, and perioperative care. The activity provides a forum for presenting diagnostic techniques, surgical procedures, emerging technologies, and other interventions for improved patient care.

Physicians must remain active in acquiring new medical knowledge to integrate into their practice and provide high quality clinical care. Recent advances in basic and clinical science, as well as new and emerging technologies must be incorporated to improve health care outcomes and patient satisfaction across the spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery. The AATS Annual Meeting helps fill this knowledge gap via presentation of scientific abstracts, invited lectures, and multidisciplinary sessions.

Desired Learning Outcomes
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify the latest techniques and current research specifically related to adult cardiac surgery, structural heart disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic surgery, and perioperative care;
• Select appropriate surgical procedures and other interventions for their own patients based upon results presented;
• Incorporate the basic science developments and emerging technologies and techniques across the spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery;
• Communicate current practice management necessary for the effective and safe delivery of patient care;
• Translate expanded knowledge into practice for the improvement of patient outcomes and satisfaction.