Minimal Access Cardiothoracic Surgery

By Anthony P.C. Yim, Innes Y.P. Wan, Michael K.Y. Hsin, et al.

Book Overview

The first comprehensive reference on this topic, this book covers all aspects of video-assisted thoracic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Written by the very individuals who have pioneered these techniques worldwide, this landmark resource provides the knowledge readers need to determine when a minimally invasive approach is indicated and how to execute itmost effectively.More than 170 international authorities discuss every aspect of this fieldfrom general issues through pleural diseases, parenchymal lung disease, the mediastinum, thoracoscopic procedures, endoscopy and imaging, coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, and more.Every chapter describes a particular technique in detail. And, to ensure that readers receive the most well-rounded perspective possible, most chapters are followed by commentaries from other specialistsproviding alternate viewpoints that confirm or challenge the assertions made by the chapters authors.
More than 700 illustrations161 in full colorclarify complex principles of minimally invasive surgery and make important nuances of technique simple to understand and apply.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721677231
• ISBN13: 9780721677231
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 693 Pages
• Weight: 5.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.3" x 8.8"