Our dedicated heart and lung sur
gery team is considered by many to be the foremost cardiothoracic teams in the world dedicated to saving the lives of children.
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is an integral component of The Heart Institute. The surgeons on our team are known for their innovative surgical techniques, some of which were pioneered at our hospital, and improving the lives of children with heart and pulmonary defects across the nation.
COMMON SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS
IN THE NEWS
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, Division Chief, was featured by Pasadena Magazine in its February 2009 edition.
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HOSPITAL FIRST
In 1993, Dr. Vaughn Starnes and his team peform the world's first double lobar lung transplant.
CLINICAL INITIATIVES
The Division has clinical expertise in several arenas
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Neonatal Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Transplant
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Lving Donor Lung Transplant
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Our Recent Research Publications
Physicians are engaging in clinical research to prevent adhesions during open-heart surgery, and the prevention of pulmonary hypertension.
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Our scientists are exploring the use of xenografts, or hearts from animals to help sustain patients while they await a human heart.
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Dr. Vesa Kaartinen receives research award recognizing his dedication for making major discoveries in the fundamental mechanisms in heart development.
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AWARDS
Division Chief receives highest honor from the University of Southern California - Presidential Medallion award.
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