Sotiris Papaspyros

Video library

Surgical and teaching videos

Operative technique videos, simulation training and recorded conference presentations. Intended for medical students, surgical trainees and healthcare professionals.

Operative

Coronary and aortic surgery

Real operations, filmed for teaching. Some include graphic surgical footage.

Cannulation and conduit harvest

Cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypassOperating surgeon: Joe McGoldrick · 3:48
Cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypassOperating surgeon: Mr Javangula · 7:33
Cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypassOperating surgeon: Rob George · 11:47
Long saphenous vein harvestOperating surgeon: Nigel Sheridan · 35:21

Left anterior descending artery

LIMA to LAD anastomosisOperating surgeon: Mr Javangula · 11:48
LAD distal anastomosisOperating surgeon: Rob George · 14:42
LAD endarterectomy by hydrodissectionPart 1 · Operating surgeon: R. Unni Nair · 6:21
LAD endarterectomy and LIMA anastomosisPart 2 · Operating surgeon: R. Unni Nair · 5:27

Obtuse marginal artery

OM distal anastomosisOperating surgeon: Mr Javangula · 9:09
OM distal anastomosisOperating surgeon: David O’Regan · 7:54
OM proximal (top-end) anastomosisOperating surgeon: Mr Javangula · 8:49
OM proximal (top-end) anastomosisOperating surgeon: Rob George · 13:06

Right coronary artery

RCA arteriotomyOperating surgeon: David O’Regan · 2:23
RCA distal anastomosisOperating surgeon: Mr Javangula · 10:38
RCA distal anastomosisOperating surgeon: Rob George · 14:07
RCA proximal (top-end) anastomosisOperating surgeon: Mr Javangula · 10:22
RCA proximal (top-end) anastomosisOperating surgeon: David O’Regan · 7:43

Aortic surgery

Aortic dissection repair2007 · 19:35

Training

Simulation and skills

Low-fidelity simulation and deliberate practice for basic cardiac surgical skills, supported by a Faculty of Surgical Trainers research grant.

Diastolic learning: low-fidelity simulationDeliberate practice of anastomosis skills outside theatre · 4:57
Skills-lab suturing practiceSimulation, 2017 · 2:03
Coronary anastomosis on a heart modelSimulation, 2017 · 1:04

Talks

Recorded presentations

Long-term outcomes after coronary endarterectomySCTS Annual Meeting, London 2011 · 14:19
AATS coronary meeting presentationAATS, New York 2015 · 18:51
Bedside entertainment and post-operative physical activityASiT, Birmingham 2008 · Best research presentation medal · 6:01
Bedside entertainment and post-operative physical activityPresentation, May 2008 · 4:58
Fibrin sealant in cardiac surgeryKos, 2008 · 5:48

Educational material only. It does not replace formal training or supervision, and is not medical advice for patients.