Alan Lumsden, MD, and team demonstrate a unique approach to remove a leiomyosarcoma of the IVC. This procedure, beginning with the first reported robotic endovascular biopsy, could be used to approach similar complicated tumors.
Presenters
Walter W. Fondren III Distinguished Endowed Chair, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Institute for Academic Medicine
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
Biography Dr. Lumsden’s academic career began in 1989 at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where he completed his postdoctoral training and served as a Collaborative Scientist in the Division of Pathobiology and Immunology at the renowned ...
Interim Chief, Cardiac Surgery
Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
Clinical Interests: - Cardiovascular Surgery - Blood Conservation - Aortic Aneurysms - Arrhythmia Surgery - Robotic Surgery - Thoracic Surgery - Valvular Heart Disease EDUCATION & TRAINING Board Certification: ...