Operative Thoracic Surgery 5/e

Review
Part 1: Thoracic Surgery Pectus deformities Thoracic trauma Chest wall tumors
Anterior mediastinal lesions Thymectomy Chylothorax Bronchoscopy Video-assisted
thoracic surgery Mediastinoscopy Medeastinotomy Intercostal drainage
Tracheostomy Right-side pulmonary resections Left-side pulmonary resections
Tracheal resection Lung volume reduction for emphysema Bullectomy Pulmonary
hydatid cysts Bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy and lobectomy
Postpneumonectomy empyema Decortication for empyema Thoracoplasty Thoracic
incisions Bronchoplastic procedures; sleeve resections Resection of neurogenic
tumours Lung transplantation Thoracic outled syndrome Pericardial procedures
Mediastinal lymph node dissection Malignant mesothelioma Superior sulcus tumors
Part 2: Esophageal Surgery Rigid esophagoscopy Palliative intubation of the
esophagus Technique of cervical approach to the esophagus Cricopharyngeal
myotomy and excision of a pharyngo-esophageal (Zenker's diverticulum)--the open
approach Endoscopic stapling of Zenker's diverticulum Sutured esophageal
anastomoses Stapled esophageal anastomoses Use of the stomach as an esophageal
substitute Abdominal and right thoracic esophagectomy (Ivor-Lewis procedure)
Left thoracic sub-total esophagectomy Transhiatal esophagectomy Long esophageal
myotomy and excision of diverticula--by open thoracotomy Thoracoscopic myotomy
and excision of esophageal

Book Description
This new edition continues to be the pre-eminent guide to thoracic surgery. A
comprehensive reference to operative procedures in this area, the book
illustrates each procedure by a series of high-quality illustrations,
accompanied by detailed notes on operative technique. Additional text describes
the principles and justification of choosing each procedure, pre-operative
assessment and preparation, post-operative care and outcomes.

Summary:
Previous editions of this book (formerly published in the Rob & Smith Series)
have established it as the pre-eminent guide to thoracic surgery. The work is a
major revision edited by two well-respected surgeons and includes a host of
prestigious international contributors.

A comprehensive reference to operative procedures in this area, the book
illustrates each procedure by a series of high-quality, full colour line
illustrations, accompanied by detailed notes on operative technique. Additional
text describes the principles and justification of choosing each procedure, pre-
operative assessment and preparation, post-operative care and outcomes.

The book is a gold standard teaching aid on operative thoracic surgery, and in
addition, an invaluable reference for experienced thoracic and cardiothoracic
surgeons approaching unfamiliar or uncommon procedures.


A well-respected title, entirely updated for the new edition
Excellent line illustrations, now in full colour throughout, guide the surgeon
through difficult procedures
Internationally eminent editors and contributors
The 'gold standard' text of operative thoracic surgery
A detailed, comprehensive reference to operative thoracic surgery


Table of Contents:
Section I: Thoracic Surgery
Repair of pectus excavatum
Thoracic trauma
Chest wall tumors
Anterior mediastinal lesions
Thymectomy
Chylothorax
Bronchoscopy
Video-assisted thoracic surgery
Video-assisted thorascopic sympathectomy
Mediastinoscopy
Mediastinotomy
Intercostal drainage
Tracheostomy
Right-sided pulmonary resections
Left-sided pulmonary resections
Tracheal resection
Lung volume reduction surgery
Bullectomy
Pulmonary hydatid cysts
Bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy and lobectomy
Postpneumonectomy empyema
Decortication of the lung
Thoracic incisions
Bronchoplastic procedures
Resection of posterior mediastinal masses
Lung transplantation
Thoracic outlet syndromes
Mediasti