Massachusetts General Hospital Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Thoracic Surgery

Originating from the esteemed  Massachusetts General Hospital and edited by Drs. Yolonda L. Colson and  Christopher R. Morse, this new volume in the Illustrated Tips and Tricks  series provides succinct, precise information from a wide range of  experts on tackling technical problems in thoracic surgery. Practical,  hands-on content conveys knowledge gained from years of surgical  experience, including nuggets of wisdom unique to this institution.  Drawings and operative photos are used liberally throughout the book to  illustrate surgical techniques and provide a handy visual complement to  the text.

• Covers a variety of thoracic surgeries  throughout the body system, including techniques for endoscopic,  minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, video-assisted surgeries for  lung/airway, mediastinum/diaphragm, esophagus, and more 
•  Presented in a concise, bulleted format with a templated style  with brief overviews of perioperative considerations, instruments and  equipment, anesthesia, step-by-step techniques, and other procedural  elements for thoracic surgeries 
•  Includes numerous drawings,  operative photographs, tips boxes, as well as pearls and pitfalls boxes  for optimal visual guidance 
•  Designed for residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons—those in  training or anyone who needs to brush up on the latest techniques