Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery

Operative Techniques in Thoracic Surgery is a new, comprehensive text/atlas of procedures and techniques for thoracic
fellows, practitioners, and general surgeons. It graphically depicts procedures in a consistent format that is composed
of concise bulleted text, full color illustrations, and full color instraoperative photography. Photographs are
frequently paired with illustrations for a more complete view of steps and techniques in the procedures. Coverage is
extensive, including encyclopedic reviews of trachea, lung, esophagus, diaphragm, mediastinum, paraesophageal hernias,
GERD, esophageal cancer, and esophageal perforation. Each procedure briefly covers intraoperative considerations before
stepping through each technique. Techniques are lavishly illustrated in full color. All currently used open,
laparoscopuic, endoscopic, and endovascular procedures are reviewed.

Key Features
Comprehensive coverage
Each procedure concisely but thoroughly depicted and described
Extensive use of paired intraoperative photos with full-color illustrations
Full color throughout
Open procedures and all ttypes of minimally invasive procedures reviewed
Special emphasis on the nuts and bolts of techniques employed with procedures