Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, 1ed. [Hawn - LIPPINCOTT Williams and Wilkins]

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