Tall Rounds®: Updates on Less Invasive Cardiac Surgery

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Release date: August 11, 2026
Expiration date: August 11, 2028

Series Overview

This case-based online series provides a 360-degree view of the decision-making involved in complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions, with a series of brief presentations from experts across a range of medical, surgical, and basic science.

Target Audience

This online series is designed for physicians, allied health practitioners and students interested in complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.

Learning Objectives

Recognize which patients are suitable for MICS.
Discuss the anatomy and techniques required.
Describe risks associated with minimally invasive techniques.

Agenda

Moderator Introduction Eric E. Roselli, MD
Case Presentation Benjamin Yang, MD
Small Incision CABG Faisal Bakaeen, MD
Robotic CABG Gianluca Torregrossa, MD
Robotic Mitral Surgery Tarek Malas, MD
Partial Sternotomy Aorta Patrick Vargo, MD
Robotic Aortic Valve Marijan Koprivanac, MD
Alternate Access TAVR James Yun, MD
Q&A/ Panel Discussion

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation

American Medical Association (AMA) Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.

Certificate of Participation A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with their professional boards and/or associations.

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

(ACCME), The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education mitigates all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME activities are free of commercial bias.

Activity Director: Eric E Roselli, MD

Planning Committee Members: Katie Breznai, Jeanna Sigmund, MSN

Faculty: James J Yun, MD, Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, Tarek Malas, MD, Faisal Bakaeen, MD, Patrick Vargo, MD, Marijan Koprivanac, MD, Benjamin Yang, MD

The following faculty has indicated that they may have a relationship, which in the context of their presentation(s) could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest: Eric E Roselli, MD: Abbott - Teaching and Speaking. Artivion - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Cook Medical - Teaching and Speaking. Edwards Lifesciences - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Medtronic - Consulting. Terumo - Teaching and Speaking. W.L. Gore & Associates - Consulting. Tarek Malas, MD: Edwards Lifesciences - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. LifeNet - Teaching and Speaking. Gianluca Torregrossa, MD: Atricure - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Intuitive Surgical - Consulting. Medtronic - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Patrick Vargo, MD: Artivion - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking. Cook Medical - Consulting, Teaching and Speaking.

All other individuals have indicated no relationship which, in the context of their involvement, could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest.

CME Disclaimer

The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by The Cleveland Clinic. In no event will The Cleveland Clinic be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

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