Ginsberg day -Keynote - Lots of Groups, Lots of Trials: What's Next?    

• Identify the most promising avenues of clinical trial investigation in the thoracic surgery space.

The Role of Thoracic Surgeons in Prescribing Targeted Agents & Focused Review of Cooperative Group Trials

• Identify current and pending clinical trials activated through the cooperative group mechanism and evaluate trial accrual progress using provided updates and data.

Important Papers in Thoracic Surgery 2025    

• Review and critically analyze landmark papers published in 2025 that are relevant to thoracic surgery practice, as demonstrated by their ability to summarize key findings and implications for practice.
• Apply newly acquired knowledge to real-world thoracic surgery cases. 
• Demonstrate adherence to evidence-based surgical best practices. 
• Evaluate changes in surgical performance and patient outcomes using case studies and outcome data.

Summary /Review of Empty Spaces/Panel Discussion    

• Summarize existing trials.
• Identify areas where new ideas and initiatives are needed.

GTSC Annual Meeting
Lung Cancer Updates

• Describe current strategies for diagnosing and managing ground glass opacity-dominant lung adenocarcinoma, including surgical and non-surgical approaches.
• Evaluate emerging treatments and multidisciplinary approaches in lung cancer care, including lung transplantation considerations and advanced management of Pancoast tumors.

There Is No Debate

• Compare and contrast surgical approaches for chest wall and gastroesophageal conditions, including Nuss versus Ravitch procedures and gastropexy versus fundoplication, with emphasis on indications, outcomes, and patient selection.
• Identify appropriate databases for thoracic surgery research and quality assessment, including the strengths and limitations of STS, AATS, and other relevant registries.

GTSC Surgical Movie Night

• Explain the technical aspects of various general thoracic surgical procedures and actively engage in discussions on surgical decision-making and techniques.
• Demonstrate enhanced competence by applying best practices in thoracic surgery, improve performance in clinical procedures, and implement strategies that lead to measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

Abstracts

• Summarize and present key findings from new research in thoracic surgery.
• Demonstrate improved competence by applying evidence-based practices in thoracic surgery, enhance performance in clinical decision-making, and implement strategies that lead to measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

Robotic Bronchoscopy Updates and Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders in Our Specialty

• Assess the comparative effectiveness and safety of robotic bronchoscopic biopsy versus CT-guided biopsy and outline practical steps for implementing robotic bronchoscopy in clinical practice.
• Review AI-driven methods for evaluating trainees and surgeons and discuss strategies to ensure the future competency and sustainability of the thoracic surgery specialty.

Super Bowl of X-Rays

• Analyze unusual radiographic findings and determine accurate diagnoses and treatment plans through a case-based, team-based competition.
• Apply diagnostic reasoning skills to enhance clinical competence, improve performance in practice, and contribute to better patient outcomes.