Publisher's Synopsis
Minimal access thoracic surgery is increasingly recognized for its considerable potential in treating lung and chest disease, reducing hospital stay, decreasing patient's post-operative discomfort and improving cosmesis.
This definitive and highly practical book is written by an international team of experts with chapters on every aspect of thoracoscopic surgery, including clearly-defined indications and post-operative management. Cardiac and oesophageal procedures, as well as pulmonary operations, are described in a deliberately easy-to-follow manner, accompanied by high-quality artwork. A final chapter is devoted to the future of minimal access cardiac surgery.
