This new second edition provides definitive coverage of all surgical diseases of the chest wall, chest cavity, upper airway, lungs, pleura, and diaphragm. For all regions, the reader will find clear "how-to-do-it" guidance on the full range of surgical techniques. Additional chapters offer focused background on anatomy, imaging, and laboratory testing of value to both trainees and practitioners in thoracic surgery. Contributing authors are internationally known experts on thoracic surgery, and each chapter concludes with commentary by one of the editors or another senior authority.
<li>Remains the "gold standard" of thoracic surgery texts, with unsurpassed coverage of basic science, pathophysiology of disease, and technical detail.</li>
<li>Offers concise yet detailed information on operative technique.</li>
<li>Features more than 1,300 superb illustrations.</li>
<li>Maintains the strong influence of the University of Toronto approach to thoracic surgery</li>
<li>Contains significant updates related to video-assisted minimally invasive procedures.</li>
<li>Details the wider applicability and improved techniques for lung transplantation.</li>
<li>Offers new coverage of photodynamic therapy for lung cancer and surgical management of emphysema.</li>

Thoracic Surgery

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Pearson MD, F. G.

Cooper MD, Joel D.

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Hiebert MD, Clement

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Urschel MD, Harold C.

Deslauriers MD FRCPS(C) CM, Jean

Medicine

Churchill/Livingstone

This new second edition provides authoritative coverage of all surgical diseases of the esophagus (adult and pediatric), including hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux, neuromuscular disorders, and cancer. For all types of disease, the reader will find clear "how-to-do-it" guidance on the full range of surgical techniques. Additional chapters offer focused background on anatomy, imaging, and laboratory testing of value to both trainees and practitioners in esophageal surgery. Contributing authors are internationally known experts, and each chapter concludes with commentary by one of the editors or another senior authority.
<li>Remains the "gold standard" of esophageal surgery texts, with unsurpassed coverage of basic science, pathophysiology of disease, and technical detail.</li>
<li>Contains chapters on both surgical disorders and specific surgical techniques.</li>
<li>Offers concise yet detailed information on operative technique, surgical anatomy, and physiology.</li>
<li>Provides thorough coverage of both open and minimally invasive methods.</li>
<li>Features more than 600 superb illustrations</li>
<li>Maintains the strong influence of the University of Toronto approach to esophageal surgery.</li>
<li>Contains significant updates related to video-assisted minimally invasive procedures.</li>
<li>Details new surgical options in reflux disease</li>
<li>Offers expanded coverage of diagnosis in esophageal cancer.</li>

Esophageal Surgery

An up-to-date atlas of operative techniques for thoracic procedures.
<li>Details the latest operative techniques, including those for transplantation, emphysema surgery, superior sulcus resections, and thoracic outlet procedures </li>Includes coverage of minimally invasive procedures <li>Provides 'how-to' guidance </li>Illustrated with precise line drawings <li>Step-by-step presentation of intricate surgical procedures </li>Produced under the editorial guidance of Dr. David B. Skinner

Atlas of Thoracic Surgery

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