Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in GB & Ireland

13/11/2025

PROFESSOR KEYVAN MOGHISSI 22/06/1927 – 13/11/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Professor Moghissi. Keyvan Moghissi was born in Persia before his family moved to Switzerland. Having married an English nurse, he moved to England in the 1950’s. He trained in London prior to moving to Hull to set up the Cardiothoracic Surgical Department at Castle Hill Hospital in the 1970s and becoming the second president of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He was one of the founders of EACTS.

As well as having pursued an active career in cardiothoracic surgery he became internationally renowned for his work in laser treatments, especially PDT. To further this, he was responsible for founding a charity with a working arm - the Yorkshire Laser Centre - to undertake ground breaking research into laser therapy
He will be much missed by his previous colleagues and the numerous patients he had helped in his long and distinguished career who held him in a very high esteem

05/11/2025

SCTS Annual Meeting 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!

The abstract submission deadline has been extended until 23:59, Friday 7th November 2025.

The SCTS Annual Meeting 2026 will take place 15th - 17th March at the ICC Belfast and we very much hope you are considering submitting an abstract for our meeting.

Submit your abstract here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=/stages/79442/submitter

01/11/2025

Carol Tan the SCTS deputy meetings secretary welcoming all to the

30/10/2025

The SCTS meetings secretary welcoming all to the

29/10/2025

SCTS Announcement. Welcome to your new post Honorary Treasurer Professor Redmond. We look forward to working with you!

28/10/2025

Join SCTS and ACTACC online for the MIS Accreditation Webinar Monday 10th November 13:00-14:00

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

22/10/2025

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!!! Two weeks to go. Deadline 5th November 23:59 https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=/stages/79442/submitter

22/10/2025

SCTS is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Karen Redmond as its new Honorary Treasurer.

Professor Redmond is a leading thoracic and lung transplant surgeon at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin and currently serves as Treasurer of the Irish Thoracic Society. She also chairs the SCTS Thoracic Committee, where she has been instrumental in advancing thoracic surgery practice, education, and research across the UK and Ireland.

An internationally respected clinician and educator, Professor Redmond brings exceptional experience in leadership, governance, and innovation. She will be the first female surgeon to take on the role of the treasurer and she will work closely with Mr Mark Jones, the current Honorary Treasurer, to ensure a smooth handover and continuity during this important transition period, further strengthening the Society’s financial management and long-term mission of making heart, chest and lung surgery better.

14/10/2025

Join the joint meeting of SCTS ACTACC & the RSM Cardiothoracic section. Monday 3rd November Royal Society of Medicine London. Early bird rates extended to 17th October. This collaborative meeting will focus on the future of cardiothoracic surgery & anaesthesia.

Attend the "Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery & Anaesthesia: Advances and Fast-Track Care" symposium to learn from national and international leaders about the integration of AI, robotics, non-intubated anaesthesia, and enhanced recovery protocols transforming cardiothoracic care. Gain practical insi...

14/10/2025

Monday 3rd November. Join national and international leaders in cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesia for this event focused on how AI, robotics, and non-intubated techniques are revolutionising patient care and enabling fast-track recovery.