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The Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL) mourns the passing of Professor David Taggart, Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, an exceptional surgeon, cherished mentor to many cardiothoracic surgeons in Sri Lanka,...

A long year of succeesful journey has come again to pause for a while, to reflect back, to consolidate the best and to contemplate even better in the future. The AGM will bring all the membership into one place and to discuss, debate and decide the...

LIVE SURGICAL DEMONSTRATION   The 1st workshop after a verysuccessful acadamic congress happens in OTJ, at NHSL from 8.00 am on 29-01-2026. There will be live demonstration of aortic valve surgeries on two patients will be on that day...

The CME activity for November    An amazing evening to explore the new frontiers of artificial heart valves for both experts and the trainees alike. With the presence of Dr. Jose Chacko Periappuram with his knowledge from the world around and many...

Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL), in collaboration with the Aesculap Academy, the education arm of B. Braun Group, has organized a one-day workshop on surgical instrument handling...

The 2025 academic sessions of the Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL) marked a significant milestone with the delivery of the distinguished Dr. Ravi Perumalpillai Memorial Oration by Dr. Rajeeva Pieris, Senior...

  Colombo, Sri Lanka – On January 10, 2025, at the prestigious Water’s Edge Hotel, the Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL) awarded Professor David Paul Taggart an honorary fellowship during its inauguration...

ACTSSL Annual Academic Sessions 2025 to Feature Groundbreaking Discussions and Workshops Colombo, January 10-12, 2025 — The Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL) is set to host its Annual Academic Sessions 2025...

Grand Inauguration of ACTSSL Annual Academic Sessions 2025 Set to Inspire Excellence   Colombo, January 10, 2025 — The Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL) will inaugurate its Annual Academic Sessions 2025...

Workshop on Transit Time Flowmetry (TTFM) to be Held in Colombo Colombo, Sri Lanka – Cardiothoracic professionals in Sri Lanka have an exciting opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in Transit Time Flowmetry (TTFM) at an upcoming...