EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference 2026

This is a world-class, international event that will take place from December 3 to 5, 2026, in Santiago, Chile. A revolutionary conference will show the latest progressions &promising practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, & the surgical management of heart failure. 

Alongside the event, has invited lectures & keynote presentations, & it will also comprise original scientific abstracts in oral and e-poster sessions, technical videos related to procedural expertise, trials, quality outcomes sessions, & interactive panel discussions. On the final day of the event, they will end up with a program of hands-on skills workshops. A key focus of this conference is on cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthesiologists, perfusionists, physician assistants, nurses, & affiliated health care professionals.

According to Towards Healthcare, the Latin America heart lung machine market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates suggesting the market size will increase from USD 125.6 million in 2026 to approximately USD 210.4 million by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2026 to 2035.This market is mainly driven by a massive rise in lifestyle-related illness & age-related heart issues, which fuels the growth of open-heart surgeries, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), & heart transplants. Specifically, in Brazil & Mexico, both private & public entities are heavily investing in advancing hospitals, surging the number of specialized cardiac care centers. 

Appealing Travel Scholarship  

Mainly, cardiothoracic surgeons & cardiothoracic surgery residents from Latin America who treat underserved patients & explore financial necessities are eligible to apply for a travel scholarship, i.e., funded by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, to attend the 2026 EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference in Santiago, Chile. This is appraised at $1,300, which consists of full conference registration, three nights' lodging in a host hotel, & expense reimbursement of eligible travel spending.  

Prospects of Mobile Clinics & Perfusion Training Programs  

According to Towards Healthcare, the Latin America heart lung machine market will immensely foster self-sufficient, mobile operating units equipped with modern heart-lung machines. These will operate highly in underserved & remote regions in Latin America, conducting life-saving pediatric cardiac surgeries. Moreover, to resolve a regional limitation of qualified perfusionists, Latin America is promoting perfusion training programs, such as Hospital da Criança e Maternidade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, joining with institutions like the Children's HeartLink & Mayo Clinic to execute these kinds of training.