Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery: Transplantation, Tracheal Resections, Mediastinal Tumors, Extended Thoracic Resections - Hardcover

Mathisen, Douglas J.; Morse, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1451190727 ISBN 13: 9781451190724

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2014

Synopsis

Take your surgical skills to the next level with Thoracic Surgery: Transplantation, Tracheal Resections, Mediastinal Tumors, Extended Thoracic Resections, a volume in the Master Techniques in Surgery Series! This thoracic surgery reference provides the richly illustrated, step-by-step guidance you need to perfect a full range of thoracic surgery techniques, avoid and manage complications, and achieve optimal outcomes. Key Features See exactly how to perform the full range of procedures , both open and minimally invasive, for lung transplantation, thoracic outlet syndrome, pectus repair, diaphragmatic plication, and removal of mediastinal tumors. Gain insights from international authorities , gleaning each expert's preferred techniques in rich detail. Efficiently review background, indications and contraindications, surgical techniques, avoidance of pitfalls, and management of complications and results for each procedure, as well as selected references for further reading. Don't miss Thoracic Surgery: Lung Resections, Bronchoplasty , the companion volume by Drs. Mathisen and Morse. Expand your repertoire with other volumes in the Master Techniques in Surgery Series! Overseen by Josef E. Fischer, MD , editor of the classic two-volume reference Mastery of Surgery , these titles cover a wide range of common and advanced procedures in the major subspecialties of general surgery, including breast surgery, colon and rectal surgery, esophageal surgery, gastric surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and hernia. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition , offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

About this title

Review:

'covers the major topics of transplants, resections, and mediastinal tumors in good detail'

'excellent surgical photos and accompanying illustrations'

'a wonderful atlas that will facilitate learning and teaching thoracic surgery'

'concise and complete chapters with impressive illustrations'

'ebook enhances the experience and, in itself, is worth the investment'

Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, February 6, 2015

About this edition

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1451190727
• ISBN 13: 9781451190724
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512