The Hybrid Surgeon Looking to the Future
Invitation to attend the 2027 Biennial Conference
Dear Colleagues
On behalf of the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of South Africa (SCTSSA), I am delighted to invite you to attend our Biennial Conference, taking place at Sun City from 24 to 26 September 2027.
Our theme for the meeting is “The Hybrid Surgeon.” We chose this theme because we believe it reflects the changing face of cardiothoracic surgery and, more importantly, the surgeon we need to be in the future.
President SCTSSA
A longstanding partnership with industry
Over the past 20 years and more, we have been extremely fortunate to enjoy the strong and ongoing support of our industry partners. The response from industry to our meetings has consistently been overwhelming, and we appreciate the commitment that our partners have shown to the Society and to cardiothoracic surgery in South Africa. These relationships have developed into much more than traditional sponsorship arrangements. They stand for a longstanding partnership between our specialty and the medical industry, built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving patient care. We are proud that these relationships have remained strong over many years, and we look forward to continuing and strengthening them at our 2027 meeting.
The Hannes Meyer Registrar Forum
23–24 September 2027
As has become an important tradition at our biennial meetings, the Hannes Meyer Registrar Forum will once again precede the main conference.
This forum gives our registrars an opportunity to present their research, exchange ideas and interact with senior members of the profession. It is an important part of our commitment to education, mentorship and the development of the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.
We also see this as an excellent opportunity for our industry partners to engage with the young surgeons who will shape the future of our specialty.