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Topic: Open Questions in Aortic Surgery

Dr. Cristiano Spadaccio is a cardiac surgeon specializing
in aortic surgery, heart failure and transplant surgery,
and robotic and minimally invasive procedures. Trained
at leading institutions including Harvard Medical
School, the Mayo Clinic, and major international aortic
centers, he brings a broad global perspective to complex
cardiac care. Dr. Spadaccio integrates advanced surgical
techniques with innovations in biomaterials, regenerative
medicine, and novel surgical devices. His clinical and
Dr. Cristiano Spadaccio, MD, research interests include robotic and minimal-access
PhD cardiac surgery, alternative approaches to tissue repair,
and bioresorbable materials. He is actively involved
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Golden Jubilee in clinical research, guideline development, and the
National Hospital, Glasgow, UK. training of future cardiac surgeons, including the
Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, creation of a high-fidelity simulation program. Known
University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. for an empathetic and patient-centered approach,
Dr. Spadaccio is committed to delivering advanced,
Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, accessible, and high-quality cardiac care.
Beijing, China.

Dr. Lizhong Sun is a highly respected cardiothoracic
surgeon specializing in aortic disease, especially
complex aortic arch pathology. He works at the Beijing
Aortic Disease Center, part of Beijing Anzhen Hospital
and Capital Medical University. He is best known for
“Sun’s procedure”, a surgical technique he developed
that combines total aortic arch replacement using a
four-branched (tetrafurcate) graft with implantation of
a frozen stented “elephant trunk” into the descending
aorta. This method has been widely adopted for treating
Dr. Lizhong Sun, MD, PhD type A aortic dissection and extensive aneurysms, and
he has published analyses of outcome data in large
patient cohorts. Throughout his career, Dr. Sun has
Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University,
Beijing, China. combined high-level clinical skill, surgical innovation,
and academic research, making him a leading figure in
the field of aortic surgery in China and internationally.

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