Linking Science with Practice

"It is imperative that we standardize evidence-based best practice surrounding the indication, placement, timing of removal, patient discomfort, and technology surrounding the use of drains following CT surgery."

Daniel Engelman, MD, Professor
Medical Director of the Heart, Vascular and Critical Care Units
Department of Surgery, Baystate Medical Center

"Proper drainage is a rudimentary and one of the most important principles in surgeries. Education, research, and innovation in Drainology is of critical importance in improving patient care."

Wentao Fang, MD, Professor
Chief Director, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital
Chief, Division of Lung Cancer Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital
Chief Director, Clinical Center for Esophageal Diseases, Jiaotong University

"Drainology allows patients to recover better and return home faster after thoracic surgery."

Eric Lim, MD, MSc, FRCS
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Royal Brompton Hospital
Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Imperial College London

"The study of thoracostomy tube drainage, drainology, is evolving rapidly and a high priority on our journey of learning faster and continuously improving. In fact, we’re at an inflection point in the science of drainology and the potential impact is a rare opportunity. Exciting times."

Kevin W. Lobdell, MD, Professor
Professor & System Director CV Surgical Quality, Education, and Research
Atrium Health, Charlotte/ NC

"The outcome of even the most skillful cardio-thoracic surgery can be completely undone by inadequate postoperative chest drain management. Mastery of chest drainage needs to be a core competency for any cardio-thoracic surgeon today."

Alan D.L. Sihoe, MBBChir, MA(Cantab), FRCSEd, FCCP, FACS
Thoracic Surgeon and Honorary Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital
Consultant in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, CUHK Medical Centre, Hong Kong