Part of the well-regarded Mastery Series, the *Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fourth Edition* equips you to tackle any surgical scenario with detailed insights into thoracic, adult cardiac, and congenital cardiac operations. Under the guidance of renowned experts Drs. Larry R. Kaiser, Irving L. Kron, Joseph B. Shrager, Gorav Ailawadi, and Stephanie M. Fuller, this edition features contributions from a talented team of specialists who provide valuable editorial commentary at the end of each chapter.
This thoroughly updated edition serves as an essential guide for cardiothoracic fellows and both thoracic and cardiac surgeons. It aligns with the signature Mastery series format, including Editor’s Comments at the conclusion of each chapter to sharpen your techniques, enhance outcomes, and reduce errors. It addresses critical aspects of surgical procedures, covering everything from indications and preoperative assessments to detailed surgical techniques, postoperative follow-up, and complication management.
The book introduces new and expanded material focusing on significant disorders and surgical procedures, with in-depth chapters on Right-sided Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy, Left-sided VATS Lobectomy, Right-sided Robotic Lobectomy, Left-sided Robotic Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Lung Volume Reduction and Tracheobronchoplasty, VATS/Robotic Thymectomy, Advanced Endoscopic Esophageal Procedures, Diaphragmatic Paralysis and Pacing, Multiarterial Grafting, Minimally Invasive Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, and many more, including innovative techniques and approaches.
With a visually engaging full-color design and artwork, this resource enhances visual learning and comprehension. Additionally, it incorporates insights from three new associate editors, Drs. Joseph B. Shrager, Gorav Ailawadi, and Stephanie M. Fuller, who bring fresh perspectives to the content.
Enrich your reading experience with the eBook format, compatible with various devices such as computers, tablets, or smartphones. You can even convert the text to an audiobook format using natural language text-to-speech technology, providing you with versatile options to access crucial information anytime, anywhere.
