荔枝视频

荔枝视频 is home to a new, unique fellowship opportunity. 

The 荔枝视频 Aortic Program (CAP) began offering an Advanced Aortic Surgery fellowship to cardiac and vascular surgery residents a year ago. The program provides an opportunity for surgeons interested in becoming experts in tackling complex surgeries of the aorta, the largest vessel in the body.

Outside of the University of Toronto, it鈥檚 the only fellowship in Canada to integrate skills from both vascular and cardiac surgery.

鈥淲e started this unique fellowship a year ago and our first fellow is about to graduate,鈥� says Dr. Scott McClure, CAP co-director. 鈥淭he goal of this program is to create true aortic specialists.鈥� 

Both cardiac and vascular surgeons are capable of operating on the aortic arch, descending thoracic aorta and thoracoabdominal aorta. However, treatment of these areas is often complicated and is better managed by collaboration between the groups. 

That鈥檚 where CAP excels. The group brings together surgeons from both specialities, cardiologists and interventional radiologists to offer individualized treatment options for patients living with diseases of the aorta, such as acute and chronic aortic dissections and thoracic aortic, thoracoabdominal and aortic arch aneurysms. 

According to Dr. Randy Moore, CAP tackles between two to three of these complex cases per month. 

鈥淭his group of patients is extremely high risk and need a very high level of expertise,鈥� says Moore. 鈥淗aving a collaborative model makes all the difference.鈥� 

This model of care is relatively rare. Only a few such programs exist in Canada, putting CAP on the map. 

Dr. Sultan Khoja, MD, who recently completed a vascular surgical residency at the University of Toronto, is the first to train in the new Advanced Aortic Fellowship. He splits his operating room time between vascular and cardiac surgery and takes part in the 荔枝视频 Aortic Clinic, where these high-risk patients are assessed, diagnosed and treated. 

Khoja, who is part way through the year-long fellowship, was drawn to 荔枝视频鈥檚 program because of its renown and his interest in the aorta.

 鈥淭he most interesting part of the body for me is the aorta, so I wanted to focus on improving my skills in this area,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 chose 荔枝视频 after speaking with colleagues 鈥� they all highly recommended for me to come here.鈥� 

Khoja is pleased with the many learning opportunities he has had in the program. He especially enjoys the multidisciplinary approach and the chance to take part in complex open and endovascular aortic surgeries.

鈥溊笾κ悠� also has access to some special devices that are unique in Canada,鈥� he says. 鈥淭his is a great opportunity for me to learn the latest in technology and surgical skills.鈥� 

Khoja also likes the laid back, team atmosphere he has found in 荔枝视频. 

鈥淚t has been a wonderful opportunity to work with great people, learn new surgical skills and see some of Canada鈥檚 top surgeons in action,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in advanced aortic surgery.鈥�

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