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What is the future of heart surgery?

In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid, Dr. Mamun sits down with renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Joseph Lamelas, a pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Dr. Lamelas discusses the evolution of minimally invasive heart surgery, coronary bypass, valve repair, aortic surgery, surgical innovation, and the growing role of robotics and AI in cardiac care. He also shares insights on surgical training, patient selection, and what the future may hold for cardiac surgery.

Host: Dr. Mamun Alrashid | Orthopedic Surgeon
Guest: Dr. Joseph Lamelas | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Episode Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Joseph Lamelas
01:55 – Journey Into Cardiac Surgery
04:48 – Warning Signs of Heart Disease
07:53 – Aortic Aneurysms & Dissection
10:21 – Stents vs. Bypass Surgery
13:05 – Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery
14:40 – Heart Valve Disease & Surgery
18:06 – Surgical vs. Transcatheter Valve Replacement
20:23 – The Complexity of Mitral Valve Repair
21:52 – Why Experience Matters in Cardiac Surgery
24:02 – Preventing Heart Disease
27:50 – Choosing the Right Surgeon & Center
28:46 – Pioneering Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
34:25 – The Miami Instruments
40:51 – Training the Next Generation
46:06 – Robotic Cardiac Surgery & AI
51:06 – Challenges of Minimally Invasive Surgery
52:23 – The Future of Cardiac Surgery
54:07 – Rapid-Fire Questions & Final Advice

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