# Left-Handed Cardiac Surgery Learning Lab: An EACTS Annual Meeting Initiative

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a specialized training lab for left-handed cardiac surgeons at the EACTS annual meeting to improve their technical skills and professional networking.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel educational initiative tailored for left-handed cardiac surgeons through a dedicated skills lab.

## Key findings

- A left-handed learning lab was successfully implemented at the EACTS annual meeting.
- The lab provides technical training and networking opportunities for left-handed surgeons.
- The initiative highlights the importance of addressing specific training needs for left-handed cardiac surgeons.

## Abstract

Left-handed cardiac surgery has been a rising topic. Training necessities pertaining to left-handed cardiac surgery education and mentorship are crucial to this group of surgeons. Through initiatives of experienced left-handed cardiac surgeons in association with the EACTS, a left-handed learning lab at the EACTS annual meeting was developed. This skills lab training is dedicated to offering left-handed surgeons a space which offers both technical development and career networking. In this short communication, we detail lessons learned and future insights into left-handed cardiac surgery education through hands-on training.

Medical and surgical societies play a crucial role in fostering professional development through annual scientific meetings.