Media coverage & recognition
Innovations in minimally invasive lung cancer surgery
Dr. Irshad was featured on CTV National News for his work in minimally invasive thoracic surgery for lung cancer patients, bringing advanced minimally invasive techniques to the Greater Toronto Area community.
Featured on CTV National News
Osler's lung cancer screening program is saving lives
Hospital News covers William Osler Health System's lung cancer screening initiative — a program championed by Dr. Irshad that is detecting early-stage lung cancer and significantly improving patient survival outcomes in the GTA community.
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Doctors pivot to cope with new COVID-19 challenges
As the pandemic halted elective surgery, Dr. Irshad stepped forward to staff COVID-19 assessment clinics — pivoting from the operating room to the front lines of the pandemic response to serve his community.
Toronto Star
Read article ↗Program detects early-stage lung cancer — a patient’s story
When Carmen Tarantini, 68, began feeling unexplained fatigue, his family doctor referred him to Dr. Irshad. After CT scans and biopsies, early-stage lung cancer was detected and successfully treated with minimally invasive surgery.
Metroland News Service / Brampton Guardian
Read article ↗Little-known surgery cures excessive sweating
Dr. Irshad performs high volumes of VATS Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, significantly improving quality of life for patients with excessive hand and underarm sweating. Covered by OHIP.
Etobicoke Guardian — Feb 23, 2009
Read article ↗Tips for the Surgical Management of a Morgagni Hernia
Dr. Irshad and co-author Kousha Ehsani published this instructional article-video on CTSNet — the world’s leading cardiothoracic surgery network. The publication details a step-by-step laparoscopic repair technique including the “Rule of Thirds” port placement pearl, hernia sac reduction, tension-free diaphragmatic closure, and bioresorbable mesh application.
CTSNet — doi:10.25373/ctsnet.32012682
View publication ↗First Canadian series of minimally invasive esophagectomies published
Dr. Irshad and colleagues from William Osler Health Centre and McMaster University published the first Canadian community-hospital series of MIEs — 32 procedures demonstrating outcomes comparable to published literature. Click to view abstract.
Division of Thoracic Surgery, William Osler Health Centre & McMaster University
View abstract ↗Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Tips and Pitfalls
Dr. Irshad presents key technical pearls and pitfalls for minimally invasive esophagectomy on CTSNet — the world’s leading cardiothoracic surgery network. An essential reference for surgeons adopting this complex procedure.
CTSNet — doi:10.25373/ctsnet.6493289
View publication ↗New procedure at Osler — the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum
Dr. Irshad brought the Nuss procedure to Brampton Civic Hospital, making Osler one of a select few hospitals in Canada to offer this minimally invasive correction for pectus excavatum (sunken chest). The technique avoids major open surgery, significantly reducing recovery time.
Brampton Guardian
Read article ↗A documentary on SWEAT
Dr. Irshad was featured on CBC's The Nature of Things in a documentary exploring the science of sweating and the surgical treatments available for hyperhidrosis, including Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS).
CBC — The Nature of Things
Dr. Irshad on longevity medicine & the future of health
Dr. Irshad speaks at the prestigious Empire Club of Canada on longevity medicine — exploring how advances in metabolic health, preventive care, and surgical innovation are reshaping how we age.
Empire Club of Canada
Feeling sweaty and smelly? Tips for dealing with sweating and body odour
Dr. Irshad is quoted in this CBC Kids News explainer on why the body sweats and develops odour in the heat — and what actually helps. A plain-language companion to his work treating excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), including Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS).
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