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Cardiothoracic Clinical Update
A case-based learning session in Accra for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, trainees, and perioperative clinicians.
November 14, 2026 · Accra, Ghana
Registration details to follow
Thoracic Surgery Skills Workshop
Hands-on technique discussions in Kumasi for surgical trainees and early-career thoracic surgeons.
December 5, 2026 · Kumasi, Ghana
Places subject to availability
Multidisciplinary Heart Team Forum
Collaborative conversations in Cape Coast for surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthetists, and critical care teams.
January 23, 2027 · Cape Coast, Ghana
Attendance information coming soon
GSCTS Research Exchange
Present emerging work and meet research collaborators in Tamale; open to clinicians, fellows, and investigators.
March 13, 2027 · Tamale, Ghana
Submission guidance to be announced
Featured Next: Cardiothoracic Clinical Update
Join cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, trainees, and perioperative colleagues for a case-based clinical update in Accra. The session is designed to spark practical discussion around decision-making, operative approaches, and coordinated care. Expect peer exchange and perspectives you can take back to your team; the programme and registration details will be shared when confirmed.
Date
November 14, 2026
Time
Time to be confirmed
Location
Accra, Ghana · Venue to be confirmed
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Forum: Programme
Day One · Clinical Advances
27 June 2024
9:00–10:30 AM · Opening Keynote
11AM - 1PM
Emerging priorities in cardiovascular and thoracic care across Ghana.
11:00 AM–12:30 PM · Coronary Surgery
3PM - 5PM
Case-based approaches to revascularisation and postoperative recovery.
2:00–3:30 PM · Thoracic Techniques
7PM - 9PM
Practical discussion of minimally invasive lung procedures and patient selection.
Day Two · Practice & Collaboration
28 June 2024
9:00–10:30 AM · Congenital Heart Care
11AM - 1PM
Multidisciplinary pathways for diagnosis, surgery and long-term follow-up.
11:00 AM–12:30 PM · Aortic Emergencies
3PM - 5PM
Team-based decision-making for complex aortic presentations.
2:00–3:30 PM · Research & Closing Forum
7PM - 9PM
Local research highlights, audience questions and priorities for future collaboration.
Meet the Surgical Faculty
Dr Ama Mensah
Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Coronary Revascularisation
Coronary Surgery: Decisions and Outcomes
27 June 2024, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Dr Kofi Asante
Thoracic Surgeon · Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
Thoracic Techniques and Patient Selection
27 June 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM
Dr Abena Owusu
Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon · Congenital Heart Disease
Coordinating Congenital Heart Care
28 June 2024, 9:00–10:30 AM
Dr Kwame Boateng
Vascular Surgeon · Complex Aortic Disease
Responding to Aortic Emergencies
28 June 2024, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Dr Efua Addo
Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Surgical Outcomes Research
Research That Improves Surgical Care
28 June 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM
Dr Yaw Osei
Cardiac Surgeon · Perioperative Team Leadership
Closing Forum: Collaborative Next Steps
28 June 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM
Register for the Two-Day Forum
Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, trainees, anaesthetists, nurses and allied clinicians are invited to attend on 27–28 June 2024. Register by 20 June; advance confirmation is required, and attendees must present their registration confirmation at check-in.
Registration closes 20 June 2024
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