62. Limited Cumulative Center Experience with Ex-vivo Lung Perfusion is Associated with Inferior Outcomes After Lung Transplantation

*Matthew Hartwig Invited Discussant
Duke Hospital
Durham, NC 
United States
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Dr. Hartwig is a tenured Professor of Surgery within the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.  He has particular clinical interests in lung transplantation, disorders of the esophagus, and robotic technology utilization in thoracic surgery.   

*Michael Bowdish Abstract Presenter
Cedars-Sinai Health System
Los Angeles, CA 
United States
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Dr. Bowdish serves as Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Bowdish’s clinical expertise focuses on aortic surgery, including aortic root reconstruction, valve-sparing root surgery, aortic arch surgery, hybrid repair techniques, in addition to heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Bowdish’s research focuses on pivotal randomized trials in cardiac surgery primarily through the NIH-sponsored Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network. Dr. Bowdish’s currently serves as Chair of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Task Force.

Saturday, May 6, 2023: 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
15 Minutes 
Los Angeles Convention Center 
Room: 408A 

Presentation Duration

7 minute presentation; 7 minute discussion 

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