ACTACC, SCTS, and RSM Joint Event
location_on Royal Society of Medicine, London
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.
Event Overview
Cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesia are rapidly evolving fields, driven by technological innovation and a cultural shift toward streamlined patient pathways. Emerging tools such as artificial intelligence, robotic-assisted surgery, virtual reality, and opioid-free, non-intubated anaesthetic techniques are facilitating faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, and more efficient use of healthcare resources. However, the true transformation requires multidisciplinary teams to embrace new clinical pathways and a shift in mindset toward ambulatory and short-stay cardiothoracic care.
This event brings together international and UK experts - including the Presidents of the SCTS, ACTACC, RSM Cardiothoracic Section, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England - along with pioneers in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), perioperative technology, and clinical AI applications. They will share real-world case studies, implementation strategies, and debate how to embed fast-track care as the new standard.
Why Attend?
- Discover practical applications of AI improving clinical decision-making and workflow in cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesia.
- Explore enabling technologies including robotics, virtual reality, opioid-free and non-intubated anaesthetic techniques.
- Evaluate clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of fast-track protocols via evidence and expert panels.
- Engage in discussion on the cultural and structural changes required to implement short-stay and ambulatory cardiothoracic care.
- Learn from national and international thought leaders driving innovation and shaping consensus guidelines.
- Opportunity to contribute to a peer-reviewed publication summarizing key insights and recommendations from the meeting.
Programme Highlights
- AI in cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesia: clinical workflows and outcomes
- Robotics and VR: emerging enabling technologies for enhanced precision and training
- Non-intubated and opioid-free anaesthesia techniques for improved patient recovery
- Evaluating performance and adherence to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols
- Presentation and discussion of new consensus guidelines for fast-track cardiothoracic care
- Case studies and expert panel debates focused on implementation challenges and success stories
- Stimulating innovation and future directions in cardiothoracic clinical care
Cardiothoracic Section: Case Presentation Prize
- Enter here
- Prize: Two prizes of one year's RSM membership
- Open to: Medical students and cardiothoracic trainees (any level).
- Deadline: 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain a state-of-the-art understanding of fast-track cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesia integrating new technologies.
- Learn to assess and implement AI, robotics, and advanced anaesthetic techniques in clinical practice.
- Understand how to deliver these advances in scalable, cost-neutral ways embedded within redesigned clinical pathways.
- Develop practical knowledge from multidisciplinary case studies and implementation insights shared by leading experts.
- Be equipped to contribute to a community driving the future of cardiothoracic care.
Who Should Attend?
- Cardiothoracic surgeons, anaesthetists, and perioperative specialists
- Surgical and anaesthetic multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical leaders interested in ERAS and technological innovations
- Healthcare professionals committed to advancing fast-track and ambulatory cardiac surgery
- Researchers and innovators in AI, robotics, and perioperative care
Join us to shape the future of cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesia - where innovation meets improved patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
