Thoracic Webinar 5: The Thoracic Strike Team – leading trauma from the front
The fifth session of the 2025 Thoracic Disease Domain webinars will be run by the Chest Wall and Thoracic Trauma Task Force.
As the landscape of trauma care continues to evolve, thoracic surgeons are stepping into increasingly pivotal roles — from the initial triage through to complex, definitive interventions. This focused session explores how thoracic specialists can lead in high-stakes environments, particularly when standard trauma algorithms fall short. Key discussions will examine decision-making in the first critical hour, collaborative leadership in hybrid trauma teams, and advanced techniques for managing complex thoracic injuries. Join us for a dynamic programme combining clinical updates, expert debates, and interactive case discussions, designed to equip thoracic surgeons with the insights and strategies they need to lead trauma care from the front.
| 18:00 | Welcome and introductions H Elkhayat, Assuit |
| 18:05 | The new ATLS protocol; what thoracic surgeons need to know J Sutyak, Springfield |
| 18:25 | The “fix or not fix” debate — who truly benefits? G Santhirakumaran, London |
| 18:45 | Techniques in Rib Fixation: Mastering the Craft G M Muñoz Molina, Colmenar Viejo |
| 19:05 | Beyond the Ribs: Managing Complex Thoracic Trauma D Lardinois, Basel |
| 19:25 | Multiple Rib Fractures; A planned discharge ends up at the theatre: A Case scenario K Ramadan, Manchester |
| 19:40 | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 20:00 | Close |
