The leading comprehensive reference on thoracic surgery is now in its Sixth Edition. Coverage of surgical oncology has been expanded. This edition also features state-of-the-art video-assisted procedures, new chapters on tracheostomy, and new techniques for lung cancer and paraesophageal hernia. Organized by anatomic region, this two-volume work offers comprehensive guidelines on surgical management of all adult and pediatric conditions. Coverage includes detailed information on diagnostic procedures, preoperative assessment, postoperative care, and relevant basic science and physiology. More than 2,000 images, drawings, and photographs complement the text.
Respiratory Care, Volume 51, Issue 1 -- "This edition considers the full spectrum of thoracic surgery and distinguishes itself from similar monographs, which often do not include detailed discussions of esophageal surgery. The 2-volume text is organized logically, with an unambiguous table of contents and a meticulous index. It's relevant to pulmonologists, radiation and medical oncologists, respiratory therapists, and nurses. Undoubtedly, the highlights of the book are the chapter on surgical anatomy, the chapter on physiology of pleural fluid, and the section on lung carcinoma. The first 2 chapters are classic reading for thoracic fellows, general surgery residents, and medical students. The section on lung carcinoma is so comprehensive and detailed that it could easily serve as a monograph independently. These chapters are the backbone of this book and they account for its immense popularity and success over 3 decades."