Rotations
Rotations are based on the major specialty areas of cardiothoracic surgery. Rotations are set up for three-month block periods of time. In all rotations, residents will cover:
- preoperative assessment through the history and physical examination
- assessment of the patient for suitability of operative treatment
- intraoperative steps that are essential for safe and effective operative treatment
- postoperative care that is safe, effective, and cost-effective in achieving the best possible patient outcome.
The location for rotations is at the Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System, and Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital.
Adult Cardiac Surgery
For this rotation the continuum of care is related to the typical problems of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery disease, valvular disease, thoracic aortic pathology, hear and lung transplantation, mechanical assist devices, and other types of congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
For this rotation the continuum of care is related to the typical problems of pediatric cardiac surgery, including cyanotic lesions, defects of the septa, developmental defects, volume overload defects, obstructive defects, rhythm abnormalities, and pulmonary developmental problems.
Thoracic Surgery
For this rotation the continuum of care is related to typical problems of thoracic surgery, including diseases of the chest wall, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm, lungs, tracheobronchial tree, and esophagus.
