This book provides a detailed, practical, and timely review of all aspects of video-assisted minimally invasive thoracic surgery used to treat disorders of the lung, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm.
Advances in technology and equipment have allowed almost all thoracic surgeries to be performed using minimally invasive procedures, as opposed to open surgery. This book describes current thoracoscopic surgical techniques, including a discussion of indications, patient selection, surgical procedures, complications, and clinical outcomes.
The book begins by explaining the rationale for minimally invasive surgery, while moving on to open surgery, anesthesia, and perioperative considerations, before covering surgical procedures developed by anatomical region. Extensive illustrations and diagrams explain each procedure in detail, and a panel of international authorities provide clinical knowledge and expert advice.

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