Thoracic Surgery Atlas, 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Thoracic Surgery

By renowned thoracic surgeon Dr. Mark K. Ferguson, MD, this updated 2nd edition of Thoracic Surgery Atlas brings you fully up to date with the latest advancements in minimally invasive surgical procedures, novel techniques for sublobar resection, perioperative management, and more.

A Comprehensive Thoracic Surgery Textbook

This highly illustrated textbook covers procedures involving all chest organs, including the lungs, esophagus, trachea, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm. It offers authoritative guidance on virtually any thoracic operation you’re likely to perform, from cancer surgery to management of a variety of benign conditions.

Coverage of Thoracic Surgery Procedures

The text includes authoritative, experience-based observations to help guide you through details of complex procedures, avoid common problems, and manage complications when they occur. Additionally, it features numerous high-quality, original color and tone drawings that depict the relevant anatomy and steps associated with each procedure.

New and Updated Content

This 2nd edition expands coverage to include new areas of thoracic surgery, new and updated illustrations, and new content and references throughout. Some of the new topics covered include:

• ERAS protocol summaries for perioperative care
• Consensus guidelines for essential steps in minimally invasive lung resection
• New surgical approaches to mediastinal abnormalities
• Increased focus on VATS and robotic operations, including uniportal surgery
• New methods of treating thoracic outlet syndrome
• New approaches to managing malignant ventricular arrhythmias through sympathectomy
• More advanced techniques for pleurectomy for mesothelioma
• Descriptions of a variety of newer muscle flaps for reconstruction

eBook Version Included

An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 2nd edition
Release Date: December 15, 2023
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 350
ISBN-10: 0323930220
ISBN-13: 978-0323930222